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raita

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning 2

A Hindu who does not support Hindutva, a liberal Hindu, especially (highly derogatory) as considered a traitor to India or race traitor towards Indians.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, Internet, derogatory, slang

Topics: government, politics

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Meaning 3

an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: side dish, side order, entremets

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

From the Hindi idiom रायता फैलाना (rāytā phailānā), which means to "spill the raita" or "make a mess".