"rasam" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Probably borrowed from Tamil ரசம் (racam), from Sanskrit रस (rasa). Doublet of rasa. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ta|ரசம்|nocap=1}} borrowed from Tamil ரசம் (racam), {{der|en|sa|रस}} Sanskrit रस (rasa), {{dbt|en|rasa}} Doublet of rasa Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rasam (uncountable)
  1. A spicy South Indian soup made with tamarind juice. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-rasam-en-noun-53vrzzUQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries
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