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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LASSI

From Hindi.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LASSI

lassi  [ˈlæsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LASSI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lassi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LASSI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lassi

Lassi

Lassi is a popular, traditional, yogurt-based drink from India and Pakistan. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Traditional lassi is a savory drink, sometimes flavored with ground and roasted cumin. Sweet lassi, however, contains sugar or fruits, instead of spices. In Dharmic religions, yogurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious rituals. Less common is lassi served with milk and topped with a thin layer of clotted cream. Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, mostly taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder mixed in, it is also used as a folk remedy for gastroenteritis.

Definition of lassi in the English dictionary

The definition of lassi in the dictionary is a cold drink made with yoghurt or buttermilk and flavoured with sugar, salt, or a mild spice.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LASSI


bassi
ˈbæsɪ
brassie
ˈbræsɪ
chassis
ˈʃæsɪ
contrabassi
ˌkɒntrəˈbæsɪ
dassie
ˈdæsɪ
gassy
ˈɡæsɪ
Gebrselassie
ˌɡɛbrəsəˈlæsɪ
kolbassi
kɒlˈbæsɪ
Kumasi
kuːˈmæsɪ
lassie
ˈlæsɪ
Manasseh
məˈnæsɪ
Massey
ˈmæsɪ
massiness
ˈmæsɪ
massy
ˈmæsɪ
morassy
məˈræsɪ
Nastase
nəˈstæsɪ
Plassey
ˈplæsɪ
rasse
ˈræsɪ
sassy
ˈsæsɪ
Tallahassee
ˌtæləˈhæsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LASSI

lasket
Laski
lasque
lass
lass-lorn
Lassa
Lassa fever
Lassalle
Lassen Peak
lassie
lassitude
lasso
lassoer
lassoing
lassu
Lassus
last
last but not least
last but one
last chance saloon

WORDS THAT END LIKE LASSI

Agassi
byssi
chaprassi
colossi
concerti grossi
contrabbassi
Mossi
narcissi
Ossi
Senussi
Wessi

Synonyms and antonyms of lassi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lassi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LASSI

Find out the translation of lassi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lassi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lassi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

的Lassi
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lassi
570 millions of speakers

English

lassi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लस्सी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ласси
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lassi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লাচ্ছি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lassi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lassi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lassi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラッシー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

라시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lassi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lassi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லஸ்ஸி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लस्सी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lassi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lassi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lassi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ласси
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lassi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λάσση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lassi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lassi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lassi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lassi

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LASSI»

The term «lassi» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.483 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LASSI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lassi» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lassi» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lassi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LASSI»

Discover the use of lassi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lassi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lassi
What is the LASSI assessment and what does it measure?
Publishing Inc H&h, H & H Publishing, Publishing Inc H&h Publishing Inc, 2005
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Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine
MANGO LASSI assi is a buttermilk or yogurt drink, salty or sweet, that more or less has the consistency of a smoothie. Some people prefer their lassi with more yogurt or buttermilk, others prefer it with more water and/or ice. We make our lassi  ...
Meeru Dhalwala, Vikram Vij, 2012
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Advances in Cognition, Education, and Deafness
TABLE 2 LASSI Averages and Grade Point Averages T-TesIs: LASSI Averages & GPAs between Experimental and Control Groups Variable X ., , SD tvalue p value percentile) TOTAL LASSI AVERAGE (Affective and Cognitive) Group A 27.38 ...
David S. Martin, 2004
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The Sober Kitchen: Recipes and Advice for a Lifetime of Sobriety
MAKES i SERVING Popular in India and Pakistan, and often seen on Middle Eastern restaurant menus, lassi are chilled yogurt-based drinks, not unlike smoothies, but much lighter and generally unsweetened. They are particularly refreshing ...
Liz Scott, 2003
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Snow in May: An Anthology of Finnish Writing, 1945-1972
LASSI. Who are you dancing for- me? Maija. No. Don't disturb me. Lassi. What are you dancing for then? Maija. I'm dancing for the dance. Lassi. Dance for me a bit. (Intoxicated by the dance, Maija slips into Lassi's arms. The moon rises slowly  ...
Richard Dauenhauer, Philip Binham, 1978
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Punjabi Khana
Cardamom Lassi Cardamom or elaichi is a widely used spice in Punjabi cooking. Punjabi garam masala that lends its flavour to a lot of Punjabi dishes has cardamom as one of its main ingredients. Cardamom is very versatile and used to ...
Tarla Dalal, 2007
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Saltie: A Cookbook
Saffron. Lassi. 1 quart yogurt, homemade (see page 54) or best-quality store- bought Scant 1 teaspoon saffron 1/é to 1 cup honey In the summer our lassis are made with fruit, more like a classic smoothie. But in winter, we turn to spices to ...
Caroline Fidanza, 2012
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Indian Cooking Traditions
Namkeen. Lassi. Salted yogurt drink S Everybody is aware of yogurt as health food. For Indians, it is also a very popular refreshing and nutritious drink especially during hot summer days. Fresh homemade yogurt or ready natural yogurt can be ...
Nina Kaul, 2013
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The Imperial African Cookery Book: Recipes from ...
lassi. Coconut. lassi. Kenya A deliciously refreshing drink, perfect for enjoying with an East African curry. The liquid and flesh of one large coconut OR 300ml tinned coconut milk 75ml sugar syrup (sometimes known as gomme syrup—or simply ...
Will Sellick, 2010
10
Ayurveda For Dummies
Improving Your Digestion with Lassi A common drink in India, lassi is made primarily of water and yogurt. It's very refreshing by itself and after a meal. An Ayurvedic favourite for helping you to digest your food, lassi also prevents bloating and ...
Angela Hope Murray, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LASSI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lassi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Estremera: A little bit of Thai, a little bit of Indian | Sun.Star
... noodle soup from Side Wok and the drunken seafood noodles as well, and then asked for fruit lassi and mamul from the waiter at Ruma Kari. «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
2
Home Fare Meets the World - The New Indian Express
... malai paneer, vegetable biryani and homemade sweets like gulab jammun, gajar ka halwa and firni along with lassi. While he is assisted by ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Eid, the time for Halwa Puri - Gulf Times
This Eid, the fine-dining restaurant Zauq is also offering a breakfast of halwa puri and lassi (traditional beverage made with yoghurt) at its ... «Gulf Times, Jul 15»
4
The good stuff (and where to eat it cheap) in Toronto - The Globe …
The kothu roti dish and a mango lassi is seen at Saffron Spice Kitchen restaurant in Toronto on July 15, 2015. (Photos by Jennifer Roberts for ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
5
Five halal food restaurants Hong Kong Muslims recommend | South …
Other tasty treats: chicken madras and chicken tikka. Washing meals down with a mango lassi goes without saying. 2/F, 60 Russell Street, ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
6
Ex-teachers push boundaries with spiced yogurt in the UK
Howson said: “We wouldn't be able to compete if we brought out lassi in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.” On their return from India, Howson ... «Irish Farmers Journal, Jul 15»
7
Food Hopping with the Wizards of Eid
Washing it all down with frothy, light lassi served in a beer mug at the Zam Bazaar Lassi Shop, the evening wound down with goodbyes and ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
8
Family brings unique cuisine home to Renton
She still calls it a unique concept for the area, with its frozen yogurt, bubble tea, chai, kombucha, smoothie and mango lassi offerings in addition ... «Renton Reporter, Jul 15»
9
'We wouldn't be able to compete if we brought out lassi in strawberry …
British spiced drinking yogurt brand Lashbrook Lassis says "pushing the boundaries" with flavour was key to separating itself from the pack. «DairyReporter.com, Jul 15»
10
The 'Hearth' Soul of Kanpur
There is nothing better than a tall glass of sweet lassi to wash down the meal. Mango lassi as a drink has become popular all over the country, ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

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