"methi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmeːti/
Etymology: From Hindi मेथी (methī), from Sanskrit मेथिका (methikā), ultimately from Proto-Dravidian *mentti (“fenugreek”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|मेथी}} Hindi मेथी (methī), {{der|en|sa|मेथिका}} Sanskrit मेथिका (methikā), {{der|en|dra-pro|*mentti||fenugreek}} Proto-Dravidian *mentti (“fenugreek”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} methi (uncountable)
  1. (India, cooking) fenugreek Tags: India, uncountable Categories (topical): Cooking, Spices and herbs

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