Definition

A very thin and crispy flatbread made from lentil flour, commonly served as a snack or side dish in Indian cuisine.

Example

We enjoyed pappadam with our curry at dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried pappadam?

Yes, I love it! It's so crispy and delicious.

I had it with some curry the other day, and it was amazing.

That's the best way to enjoy pappadam — it adds such great flavor!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pappadam originates from the Tamil word 'pappad' (meaning a thin, crisp disc made from lentil flour) and the suffix '-am' which is a common ending in Tamil for nouns. The word 'pappadam' refers to this specific type of crispy flatbread popular in South Asian cuisine.

Memory Tip

Think of the Tamil word 'pappad' for a thin, crispy disc, which helps you remember that 'pappadam' is a type of flatbread.

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