Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to Maharashtra, its people, culture or languages (i.e. Marathi people).
  • noun A native or resident of Maharashtra.

Etymologies

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Maharashtra +‎ -ian

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Examples

  • I gravitated towards the Traditional Masale Bhat, it is a must in Maharashtrian wedding though not on a Koli wedding menu.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Anjali 2009

  • Today, I am making a dry peanut chutney, one of a family of dry chutneys that are very popular in Maharashtrian homes.

    Archive 2008-02-01 Nupur 2008

  • I gravitated towards the Traditional Masale Bhat, it is a must in Maharashtrian wedding though not on a Koli wedding menu.

    Traditional Masale Bhat Anjali 2008

  • This duo is used so often in Maharashtrian cuisine that I keep a coriander-cumin spice mix in the spice box, which makes it really easy to throw together quick stir-fries such as this one.

    Archive 2007-05-01 Nupur 2007

  • A representation of the range of flatbreads found in Maharashtrian cuisine.

    Archive 2007-07-01 Nupur 2007

  • I called it "Maharashtrian" because it is somewhat similar to the "Birde" that Maharashtrians make of Moog or vaal bitter field beans sprouts.

    Corn on Cob Curry Meera 2007

  • "In this context, Gavaskar is a genuine 'Maharashtrian' and the whole country loves him even now in the same way," the article claimed.

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

  • "In this context, Gavaskar is a genuine 'Maharashtrian' and the whole country loves him even now in the same way," the article claimed.

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

  • Even the states have subcategories - there's coastal Maharashtrian, inland Maharashtrian, Muslim-influenced, etc.

    Perry Garfinkel: A Chef Searches For The Soul Of Indian Cuisine Perry Garfinkel 2011

  • Even the states have subcategories - there's coastal Maharashtrian, inland Maharashtrian, Muslim-influenced, etc.

    Perry Garfinkel: A Chef Searches For The Soul Of Indian Cuisine Perry Garfinkel 2011

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