Naan (Noun)
Meaning
Leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef expertly placed the naan in the tandoor oven to bake to perfection.
- Naan is a staple in Indian cuisine and is often served with creamy curries.
- Guests at the restaurant marveled at the variety of spices and herbs infused into each piece of naan.
- She ordered the garlic naan to complement her spicy vegetable dish at the local eatery.
- In the Indian village, a local woman demonstrated how to shape and bake traditional naan bread.