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paratha

/pəˈrɑːtə/
pa · ra · tha
Plural:parathas
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• noun

1

A traditional, unleavened flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, typically made by pan-frying whole-wheat dough in ghee or oil, often folded to create flaky layers.

Example

"She served a hot, flaky paratha alongside a bowl of rich lentil curry for dinner."

2

A stuffed variation of this Indian flatbread, enclosing ingredients such as spiced potatoes, paneer, cauliflower, or minced meat before cooking.

Example

"The street vendor was famous for his heavily spiced potato parathas, which drew massive crowds every morning."

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• Nearby Words

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parcel
parchment

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu 'parāṭhā', which is derived from Sanskrit words combining 'parat' (layer) and 'atta' (flour or dough), referencing the layers of cooked dough.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paratha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paratha
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