چاول (chawal)
noun · Beginner · Food & Drink
Meaning
English: Rice
Rice; biryani and pulao are its royal forms.
Examples
🗣 بریانی پاکستان کی پسندیدہ ڈش ہے۔
💬 Biryani is Pakistan’s favorite dish.
Etymology
The term ‘چاول’ (chawal) is derived from the Persian word ‘چاول’ (chāval), which itself comes from the Arabic word ‘أرز’ (aruzz). This reflects the historical agricultural significance of rice in the Indian subcontinent.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written Urdu across different regions, ‘chawal’ is used in both formal and informal settings, primarily in culinary contexts.
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Tags: food, staple, culture