timur
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for timur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Rattan pepper, a spice made from the small reddish-brown fruit of a prickly ash tree, used in South Asian and Himalayan cooking for its sharp, numbing flavour.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Nepali word timura for the same spice.
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What does “timur” mean?
The word “timur” means rattan pepper, a spice made from the small reddish-brown fruit of a prickly ash tree, used in South Asian and Himalayan cooking for its sharp, numbing flavour. In plain terms, a tongue-tingling Himalayan spice, similar in effect to Sichuan pepper.
How do you use “timur” in a sentence?
Here is “timur” used in a sentence: “The chutney got its distinctive tingle from crushed timur seeds.”
What part of speech is “timur”?
“Timur” is a noun.