1. Plural of jaggery; unrefined sugar made from the sap of palm trees or sugarcane, commonly used in South Asian cooking.
Usage: Also spelled 'jaggeries'; Common in Indian, Sri Lankan, and Southeast Asian cuisines; Often sold in solid blocks or granulated form

Examples

• The recipe calls for two cups of jaggaries dissolved in warm water.
• In Indian desserts, jaggaries are preferred over refined white sugar for their rich flavor.
• The vendor at the market sells several varieties of jaggaries from different regions.
• Jaggaries add a caramel-like sweetness to traditional sweets and beverages.
• Many health-conscious cooks choose jaggaries because they retain more minerals than processed sugar.