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halva meaning in Tamil

ஹல்வா halvā

/hɑːlˈvɑː/

halva in Tamil: ஹல்வா (halvā), அல்வா (alvā). 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.

Tamil words for halva

confection
ஹல்வா halvā, அல்வா alvā

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of halva in Tamil?
Halva in Tamil is ஹல்வா (halvā), அல்வா (alvā).
halva என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Halva: ஹல்வா (halvā), அல்வா (alvā).
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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