jaggery

Meanings

• noun

  Unrefined solid form of sugar obtained primarily from the sap of plants, especially sugarcane and palm trees.

  - "Jaggery is a traditional sweetener used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines."
  - "The sweet taste of jaggery is preferred by many over refined sugar."
  - "Jaggery is made by boiling the sap of the sugarcane until it solidifies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jaggery
marjoram , carriage , harbor , sorrow

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Homophones

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1. Jagger (en) : A person who sells or transports goods, especially illicit ones.
   

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Variants

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jaggeries , jaggery

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Etymology

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Jaggery is derived from the Old English word 'gicor' meaning 'treacle' or 'molasses'. The word later evolved into 'jaggery' in English due to its similarity to the unrefined sugar produced from sugarcane.

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Trivia

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1. Jaggery is also known as 'gur' in India and 'gula' in Indonesia.

2. Jaggery was once used as a form of currency in some regions of India.

3. Jaggery is rich in various minerals and nutrients, making it a healthier alternative to refined sugar.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sugarcane: Jaggery is primarily obtained from the sap of sugarcane plants.

2. Molasses: Jaggery is similar to molasses, but it is less refined and has a more robust flavor.

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Culture

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Jaggery holds a significant place in various cultures, especially in India and Southeast Asia. It is traditionally used in making sweets, cakes, and other desserts. In some regions, it is also used as a natural remedy for various ailments, including cold and flu.

How to Memorize "jaggery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brown, solid block of sugar. This is jaggery.
   - Visualize the process of extracting jaggery from sugarcane sap.
   - Imagine the taste and texture of jaggery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate jaggery with traditional Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
   - Think of jaggery as a natural sweetener.
   - Associate jaggery with the taste of molasses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jaggery: A sweet, solid block of sugar from the East.
   - Just imagine, Jaggery is a natural sweetener, not like the white sugar we eat every day.
   - Jaggery: It's like molasses, but more robust and less refined.

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