tikka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.
noun
  1. Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).

Pronunciation

/tɪk.ə/ /tiː.kə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tikka.wav

Word forms

tikka tikkas

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani टिक्का (ṭikkā, “piece”) / ٹِکّہ (ṭikka), ultimately from Classical Persian تکه (tikka).

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