Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

haleem

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.52 in modern English

Syllables: haleem
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stew-like dish traditionally consisting of wheat, mutton, spices, and other ingredients, popular in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The 24-hour Kababish […] has a few booths set before a steaming buffet of hearty north Indian and Pakistani dishes, notably a thick, stewy, slow-cooked haleem made from wheat, mutton, lentils, and spice; grilled charga chicken sprinkled with garam masala; and goat curry."
"Sizzling kebabs, delicious kheer and the ever popular haleem -it's a clear sign that Ramadan sure brings with it a culinary awakening. At the same time, Ramadan is all about discipline and faith."

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic حَلِيم (ḥalīm).

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

haleems (plural) daleem (alternative) halim (alternative)

Questions

What does haleem mean?: A stew-like dish traditionally consisting of wheat, mutton, spices, and other ingredients, popular in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Where does haleem come from?: Borrowed from Arabic حَلِيم (ḥalīm).

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