"thosai" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: thosais [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Tamil தோசை (tōcai). Doublet of dosa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ta|தோசை}} Tamil தோசை (tōcai), {{doublet|en|dosa}} Doublet of dosa Head templates: {{en-noun}} thosai (plural thosais)
  1. (Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore) Dosa; a crepe made from fermented lentils and rice originating from South Indian cuisine Tags: Malaysia, Singapore, Sri-Lanka
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