lassi

noun

las·​si

ˈläsē

plural -s

: a flavored iced yogurt drink that may be either sweet or salted

Word History

Etymology

Hindi lassī, from (assumed) Sanskrit lasya stickiness; akin to Sanskrit lasīkā syrup, sugar-cane juice, rasa juice

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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