raita

noun

rai·​ta

ˈrītə,

ˈrä‧ētä

plural -s

: an Indian side dish made of yogurt, usually diced cucumber, and seasonings

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu rāytā, from (assumed) Sanskrit rājikātiktaka, from rājikā black mustard + tiktaka sharp, pungent, from tikta verbal adjective of tejate it is sharp

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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