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ghee

/ɡiː/
ghee
Plural:ghees
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A class of clarified butter that originated in ancient India, traditionally made by simmering butter until the milk solids separate and caramelize, widely used in South Asian cuisines, Ayurveda, and religious rituals.

Example

"The chef tempered the spices in hot ghee to release their essential oils before stirring them into the lentil stew."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Hindi 'ghī', ultimately deriving from the Sanskrit word 'ghṛta', meaning 'sprinkled' or 'clarified butter'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ghee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ghee
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