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amla

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/ˈæmlə/

sour fruit

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amla' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'āmalakī', where 'āma' meant 'sour'.

Historical Evolution

'āmalakī' transformed into the Hindi word 'āmlā', and eventually became the modern English word 'amla'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sour fruit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'Indian gooseberry'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a small, round fruit known for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.

Amla is often used in traditional Indian medicine for its health benefits.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/17 09:51