1. Thin, crispy Indian wafers made from lentil flour, typically served as an appetizer or side dish with Indian meals.
Usage: plural of poppadum; also spelled papadum or papad; commonly served in Indian restaurants

Examples

• The restaurant brought complimentary poppadums to our table before the main course arrived.
• She ordered a basket of poppadums to share as an appetizer.
• Poppadums are often flavored with spices like cumin or black pepper.
• The crispy poppadums paired perfectly with the spicy curry.
• We enjoyed the poppadums with mango chutney and tamarind sauce.
• Homemade poppadums require careful frying to achieve the right crispness.