Dhal (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dhal plants have been widely cultivated in India for centuries due to their versatile edible seeds and pods.
- It requires abundant rainfall and a warm humid climate to cultivate the dhal plant effectively.
- The beautiful showy yellow flowers that bloom on a dhal tree create an breathtaking sight.
- A variety of dhal is used to produce the popular Indian dish known as sambar or dal.
- Farmers often incorporate dhal into their crop rotation to maintain and enrich the soil's fertility levels.