"elaichi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elaichis [plural]
Etymology: From Hindustani الائچی / इलायची (ilāycī). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{m|ur|الائچی}} الائچی, {{m|hi|इलायची}} इलायची (ilāycī) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} elaichi (countable and uncountable, plural elaichis)
  1. (India, Pakistan, cooking) cardamom Tags: India, Pakistan, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Cooking, Spices Categories (lifeform): Ginger family plants Synonyms: elachi, ilaichi

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