sambar

or sam·bur, sam·bhar, sam·bhur

[ sam-ber, sahm- ]

noun

1. a deer, Cervus unicolor, of India, Sri Lanka, southeastern Asia, the East Indies, and the Philippines, having three-pointed antlers.

sambar

/ ˈsæmbə /

noun

1. a S Asian deer, Cervus unicolor, with three-tined antlers

Word History and Origins

Origin of sambar¹

1690–1700; < Hindi < Sanskrit śambara

Word History and Origins

Origin of sambar¹

C17: from Hindi, from Sanskrit śambarra, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There was a communal feast where hundreds enjoyed traditional south Indian dishes like sambar and idli, which according to one of Ms Harris' relatives, are among her favourite foods to eat.

From BBC

Picture warm-spiced chickpeas, cooling raita, the lentil stew sambar and the coconut-refreshed vegetable medley known as aviyal — everything partnered with steamed rice and breads including chapati and papadum.

From Washington Post

The lightness of steamed fermented rice cakes, or idlis, demonstrates why they’re so popular at breakfast and for grazing; fat in the center and tapered on the ends, the flying-saucer shapes are best submerged in a steaming bowl of zesty sambar.

From Washington Post

Dosas float through the dining room, an edible parade of crisp pancakes rolled up like scrolls and escorted with a trio of add-ons: pale green coconut chutney, sunny tomato chutney and sambar, lentil vegetable stew.

From Washington Post

“Today’s introduction begins in limited parts of 8 metro areas across the U.S. It will expand rapidly as our thoughtful and efficient deployment ramps up throughout the year,” Chris Sambar, AT&T’s executive vice president of technology operations, explains in the post announcing the expansion.

From The Verge