Dahl (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dahl flowers were in full bloom at the tropical botanical garden.
- She grew dahls in her backyard in Hawaii to add some vibrant colors to the landscape.
- Dahl seeds can be eaten raw or roasted, but only when mature.
- Dahl is often used as a fence in rural tropical areas because it's a hardy and low-maintenance plant.
- After harvesting, dahl pods should be left to dry in the sun for several days.