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Definition of poppadum

poppadum

/ˈpɑː.pə.dʌm/
pop · pa · dum
Plural:poppadums
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• noun

1

British A thin, crisp, disc-shaped South Asian bread typically made from seasoned lentil, chickpea, or rice flour, fried or roasted and served as an accompaniment to a meal or with chutneys.

Example

"We shared a basket of warm poppadums with mango chutney and mint yogurt before the main curries arrived."

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• Rhymes for poppadum

• Nearby Words

popocatepetl
popout
popover
poppadum
popper
poppers
poppet

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Portuguese 'papadão' from Tamil 'pappaṭam', ultimately tracing back to Sanskrit 'parpaṭa' (a thin flat cake made of rice or pulse).

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