hing
Hing (noun) means Asafoetida, a pungent spice used mainly in South Asian cooking. Example: “A pinch of hing is added to the hot oil before the lentils.”
How to use hing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong-smelling spice, also called asafoetida, common in Indian cuisine.
Word forms
Hings plural
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A pinch of _____ is added to the hot oil before the lentils.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi hīṅg.
Rhymes for hing
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What does “hing” mean?
The word “hing” means asafoetida, a pungent spice used mainly in South Asian cooking. In plain terms, a strong-smelling spice, also called asafoetida, common in Indian cuisine.
How do you pronounce “hing”?
“Hing” is pronounced hihng (/hɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hing” in a sentence?
Here is “hing” used in a sentence: “A pinch of hing is added to the hot oil before the lentils.”
What part of speech is “hing”?
“Hing” is a noun.
Where does the word “hing” come from?
The word “hing” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi hīṅg.
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