Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

raita

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: rai-ta
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A Hindu who does not support Hindutva, a liberal Hindu, especially (highly derogatory) as considered a traitor to India or race traitor towards Indians.

Indian usage; Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"The raita is one of the best in town; goat-cheese kulcha is an unusual and tasty take on Indian bread."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

Usage

Inflected Forms

raitas (plural) rayta (alternative)

Derived Forms

Raytawing

Frequently Paired Words

tzatziki sarkari Muslim

Synonyms

pachadi Jaichand

Questions

What does raita mean?: A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia.
Where does raita come from?: Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

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