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Asafoetida

noun
/ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Meaning

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

Example Sentences

A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.

Synonyms

hing, devil's dung, stinking gum

Collocations

asafoetida powder, pinch of asafoetida, asafoetida tempering

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