methi
/ˈmeːti/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.47 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Immediately, add the chopped methi leaves and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for six to eight minutes, stirring continuously or until the methi leaves are completely cooked and dry."
- "Skip the free Russian-leaning appetizer salads, which are uniformly awful, and dive into a menu that includes excellent chicken methi and the tangy stewed mustard greens called sarsoka sag."
Etymology
From Hindi मेथी (methī), from Sanskrit मेथिका (methikā), ultimately from Proto-Dravidian *mentti (“fenugreek”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: मेथी, मेथिका, *mentti