noun
- Plural of papadom; thin, crisp Indian wafers made from lentil flour, typically fried or roasted and served as an appetizer or side dish.
Usage: Also spelled 'papadums' or 'poppadums'; Common in Indian cuisine and Indian restaurants
Examples
- The restaurant served warm papadoms with mango chutney before the main course.
- She ordered a plate of spiced papadoms as an appetizer.
- Papadoms are a staple snack in Indian cuisine.
- The crispy papadoms complemented the curry perfectly.
- We enjoyed several papadoms while waiting for our food at the Indian restaurant.