Nan
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/næn/
flatbread or grandmother
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Nan' (the bread) originates from Persian, specifically the word 'nān', where it meant 'bread'.
Historical Evolution
'Nān' was adopted into Hindi and Urdu as 'naan', and eventually became the modern English word 'nan' or 'naan' through colonial contact and culinary exchange.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bread' in general, but in English it now refers specifically to the leavened flatbread common in South Asian cuisine.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines of Central and South Asia, especially in Indian cuisine.
I ordered chicken curry with a side of nan.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 03:36