"Hello" and "goodbye" in India. Like "aloha," but said while clasping both hands (like in prayer, I guess) in front of you.
A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."
A slightly more formal variant is "namaskar."
by Setsuna September 14, 2004
Get the Namastemug. 1. Art of painting an herbal henna paste on the body in intricate designs (as the paste sets, it temporarily dyes the skin underneath a shade of orange or red). Sometimes called a "henna tattoo."
2. This guy Daler's last name.
2. This guy Daler's last name.
Mehndi on children's hands is a good way to keep them out of trouble, because they can't touch anything as the paste dries.
by Setsuna September 14, 2004
Get the mehndimug. A very thin, crisp pancake made of finely ground lentils. Think crispy, lightweight, savory crepe.
Often served with chutney, spiced vegetables, and a type of tomato-and-tamarind-based soup.
Often served with chutney, spiced vegetables, and a type of tomato-and-tamarind-based soup.
Dosas are vegetarian.
Let's go to that dosa place for lunch!
When a dosa has a savory filling, it's called a masala dosa.
Let's go to that dosa place for lunch!
When a dosa has a savory filling, it's called a masala dosa.
by Setsuna September 14, 2004
Get the dosamug.