Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A beverage made of yogurt and water and flavored with spices, fruit, or other ingredients.

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  • noun A drink made with yoghurt diluted with water and flavoured with salt or fruit juice.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Hindi lassī, probably ultimately from Sanskrit rasaḥ, juice, liquid, milk; akin to Latin rōs, dew.]

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Examples

  • According to Wikipedia, a lassi is popular drink originating from North India.

    Archive 2009-05-01 2009

  • According to Wikipedia, a lassi is popular drink originating from North India.

    Mango Lassi 2009

  • This kachori sets one on fire so a glass of lassi is a great accompaniment.

    Archive 2008-04-01 Anjali 2008

  • This kachori sets one on fire so a glass of lassi is a great accompaniment.

    Pyaz Ki Kachori Anjali 2008

  • I always stock the pantry with some cans of mango puree, once you have the puree on hand, mango lassi is a few seconds away.

    Archive 2005-11-01 Nupur 2005

  • The default when you ask for a lassi is a mango lassi.

    Weekend 2008

  • The ripe fruits are eaten out of hand, of course, and are used in desserts and sweet drinks, like the yogurt-based mango lassi, which is common in Indian restaurants in the US.

    Tigers & Strawberries » Vindaloo Voodoo 2005

  • I don't know if this can really be called a lassi, as those I've ordered in Indian restaurants are much creamier and sweeter, so perhaps this is just a mango smoothie.

    Mango Lassi/Smoothie Niki 2004

  • There is also mango lassi, which is also quite important.

    Weekend Report : Edward Champion’s Reluctant Habits 2004

  • I don't know if this can really be called a lassi, as those I've ordered in Indian restaurants are much creamier and sweeter, so perhaps this is just a mango smoothie.

    Archive 2004-11-01 Niki 2004

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  • A popular chilled yogurt drink in India, which can also be made with buttermilk or extra-rich milk.

    July 13, 2009

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    July 18, 2009