meetha paan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmiːʈʰa ˈpaːn/ (India)
- /ˈmiːtə ˈpɑːn/
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Hindi मीठा पान (mīṭhā pān, “sweet betel”), from मीठा (mīṭhā, “sweet, gentle”) + पान (pān, “betel leaf, paan”).
Meanings
- (India, uncountable) A preparation of betel leaf enclosed with a mix of sweet and usually spicy or savory ingredients, much like paan but without the tobacco, areca nut or slaked lime, and considered a milder, safer or more modest alternative to it.
- (uncountable) A dessert or other sweet made with betel leaf, such as betel ice cream.