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ghee meaning in Sanskrit

घृत ghṛta

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South Asia/ɡʰiː/

ghee in Sanskrit: घृत (ghṛta). In English, ghee means a type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking.

Sanskrit words for ghee

South Asian-style clarified butter
घृत ghṛta

English meaning of ghee

  1. noun A type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking.
  2. noun Vegetable oil for cooking.

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Questions about ghee in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of ghee in Sanskrit?
Ghee in Sanskrit is घृत (ghṛta).
ghee इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Ghee: घृत (ghṛta).
What does ghee mean in English?
Ghee means a type of clarified butter used in South Asian cooking.

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