Definition

A type of unrefined sugar that is made from the sap of palm trees and has a brown color.

Example

She used jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipe for a richer flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with jaggery?

Yes, I love it! It adds such a unique flavor.

I just bought some to use in my desserts.

That's awesome! I bet it will taste amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jaggary originates from the Portuguese word 'jagara', which refers to a type of unrefined sugar made from the sap of palm trees. The term is derived from the Indian word 'jaggery', which itself comes from the Sanskrit 'jaggery' (जग्गरी), meaning a type of sugar. Thus, jaggary refers to a sweet substance derived from palm sap.

Memory Tip

Think of the Indian word for sugar, 'jaggery', which helps you remember that jaggary is a type of unrefined sugar.

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