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urad bean Synonyms
Another word for urad bean
Choosing another word for urad bean depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The small, oblong seed of a leguminous plant (Vigna mungo) native to the Indian subcontinent, having a black skin and creamy white interior and widely used whole, split, or ground in South Asian cuisine.
Usage Example
"She soaked the split urad beans overnight before grinding them into a smooth batter for making dosas."
Strongest
urad
Weak
lentil
legume
pulse
• noun (Context 2)
An erect, hairy annual plant (Vigna mungo) of the pea family Fabaceae, extensively cultivated across southern Asia for its protein-rich seeds and as forage.
Usage Example
"Farmers in the region often rotate rice crops with the urad to replenish soil nitrogen."
Strongest
urad
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