Where does “chutney” come from?
Chutney comes from Hindi चटनी, derived from Hindi चाटना, which derives from Sauraseni Prakrit 𑀘𑀝𑁆𑀝𑁂𑀤𑀺.
chutney (English): A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment,...
Definitions
- A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment,...
Ancestry of “chutney”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | चटनी | chutney, pickle, sauce, seasoning |
| 2 | Hindi | चाटना | to lick; to eat with appetite |
| 3 | Maharastri Prakrit | 𑀘𑀝𑁆𑀝𑁂𑀇 | to lick |
Words derived from “chutney”