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halva meaning in Punjabi

ਹਲਵਾ halvā

/hɑːlˈvɑː/

halva in Punjabi: ਹਲਵਾ (halvā). In English, halva means a confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Punjabi words for halva

confection
ਹਲਵਾ halvā

English meaning of halva

  1. noun A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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Questions about halva in Punjabi

What is the meaning of halva in Punjabi?
Halva in Punjabi is ਹਲਵਾ (halvā).
halva ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ?
Halva: ਹਲਵਾ (halvā).
What does halva mean in English?
Halva means a confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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