1. a thin, crisp Indian wafer or flatbread made from lentil flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish
Usage: also spelled 'pappadom' or 'poppadom'; commonly served in Indian restaurants
2. the office, authority, or jurisdiction of the Pope
Usage: archaic or formal usage; also called 'papacy'

Examples

• The restaurant served warm papadoms with mango chutney before the main course.
• She ordered a sampler platter that included papadoms, naan, and rice.
• The papadoms were so crispy they shattered when I bit into them.
• During the medieval period, the papadom wielded significant political power in Europe.
• The waiter brought a basket of freshly fried papadoms to our table.