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bhaji

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈbɑːd͡ʒi/
  • /ˈbɑːʒi/ hyperforeign
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • India: /ˈbɦɑːd͡ʒi/

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various Indian dishes of fried vegetables.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • onion bhaji

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi भाजी (bhājī, “fried vegetables”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Assamese: ভাজি (bhazi) — Indian dish
  • Hindi: भाजी (bhājī) — Indian dish
  • Marathi: भाजी (bhājī) — Indian dish
  • Punjabi: ਭਾਜੀ (bhājī) — Indian dish
  • Tamil: பஜ்ஜி (pajji) — Indian dish