Shobdo Logo
ODEnamkeen

namkeen

Flag: gbEnglishOxford Dictionary of English

namkeen /nʌmˈkiːn /
noun
(plural namkeen or plural namkeens)
Indian English a small savoury snack or dish:
places famous for their namkeen and sweets
another shop has come out with a variety of namkeens.
– ORIGIN from Urdu namkīn salty or savoury food, from Persian.