چاول

Definition

Rice; biryani and pulao are its royal forms.

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Etymology

The term 'چاول' (chawal) is derived from the Persian word 'چاول' (chāval), which itself comes from the Arabic word 'أرز' (aruzz). This reflects the historical agricultural significance of rice in the Indian subcontinent.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both spoken and written Urdu across different regions, 'chawal' is used in both formal and informal settings, primarily in culinary contexts.

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