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Definition of chalta

chalta

/ˈtʃʌl.tə/
chal · ta
Plural:chaltas
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chalta Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The large, hard, and sour fruit of the Dillenia indica tree, native to tropical Asia, often used in South Asian cuisine to make curries, chutneys, and jellies.

Example

"The chef prepared a tangy sweet-and-sour chutney using freshly harvested chalta."

2

An evergreen tree (Dillenia indica) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its large, ribbed leaves, prominent white flowers, and heavy fruits.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a towering chalta, providing dense shade with its broad, heavily veined leaves."

• Nearby Words

chalk
chalk line
chalkboard
chalta
chambal
chamberlain
chamberlain falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Bengali (চালতা) and Hindi (चलता), native terms for Dillenia indica.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalta
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