sambar
0 antonyms and opposites of sambar, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A large deer native to South and Southeast Asia.
Etymology
From Hindi sāmbhar, ultimately from a Sanskrit word for a kind of deer — the food dish is an unrelated later use of the same spelling.
Full origin of sambar →Frequently asked questions
What does “sambar” mean?
The word “sambar” means a large deer native to South and Southeast Asia. In plain terms, either a large Asian deer, or a spicy South Indian lentil-and-vegetable stew — two unrelated meanings that just happen to share a name.
How do you use “sambar” in a sentence?
Here is “sambar” used in a sentence: “A sambar stag with heavy antlers stepped out of the forest at dusk.”
What part of speech is “sambar”?
“Sambar” is a noun.
Where does the word “sambar” come from?
The word “sambar” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi sāmbhar, ultimately from a Sanskrit word for a kind of deer — the food dish is an unrelated later use of the same spelling.
How many meanings does “sambar” have?
“Sambar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large deer native to South and Southeast Asia.