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Definition of basmati

basmati

/bɑːzˈmɑːti/
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• noun

1

A variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice traditionally grown in the Indian subcontinent.

Example

"She served the spicy chicken curry over a steaming bed of basmati flavored with cardamom and cumin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most frequently used as an attributive noun in the phrase 'basmati rice'. True basmati is distinguished by its geographical exclusivity to regions of the Indian subcontinent.

• Rhymes for basmati

• Nearby Words

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basketwork
basking shark
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basra
bass

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from Hindi 'bāsmatī' (literally 'fragrant'), derived from the Sanskrit word 'vāsa' meaning 'fragrance' or 'perfume'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Basmati. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/basmati
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