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Etymology

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Borrowed from Hindi जावित्री (jāvitrī).

Noun

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javitri (uncountable)

  1. (India, cooking) mace
    • 1993, Philip Thangam, Flavours from India, page 22:
      Sprinkle the ground nutmeg-onion-javitri mixture, zafrani and a few drops of milk evenly on the top.
    • 2000, Tanushree Podder, Dishes & Desserts, page 27:
      5 gms javitri powder