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Definition of raita

raita

/ˈraɪ.tə/
rai · ta
Plural:raitas
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• noun

1

A South Asian side dish or condiment made of yogurt (dahi) mixed with raw or cooked vegetables, herbs, and spices, particularly cucumber, mint, and toasted cumin.

Example

"She served a bowl of cool cucumber raita alongside the spicy biryani."

• Rhymes for raita

• Nearby Words

raise
raiser
raisin
raita
raja
rajambot
rajang

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Hindi rāytā, ultimately derived from Sanskrit rājikātiktaka, meaning 'pungent with black mustard seed', from rājikā ('black mustard') and tiktaka ('sharp' or 'pungent').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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