Naan: meaning, definitions and examples
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naan
[ nษหn ]
Indian cuisine
A type of leavened bread, typically of teardrop shape and traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven.
Synonyms
Indian bread, flatbread
Examples of usage
- I ordered some naan to go with my curry.
- The naan was fluffy and delicious.
Internet slang
An expression used to indicate agreement or affirmation.
Synonyms
agreed, yes
Examples of usage
- Person 1: Let's grab some lunch. Person 2: Naan, sounds good!
Translations
Translations of the word "naan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น naan
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Naan
๐ฎ๐ฉ naan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ naan
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ
๐ซ๐ท naan
๐ช๐ธ naan
๐น๐ท naan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ naan
๐ธ๐ฐ naan
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ naan
๐ฎ๐ธ naan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ naan
๐ฒ๐ฝ naan
Word origin
The word 'naan' originated from the Persian word 'non' which means bread. Naan has been a staple food in Central and South Asia for centuries, with different variations found in various regions. It is believed to have been brought to the Indian subcontinent by the Mughals during the medieval period.