barfi

English

noun
Definitions
  • An Indian dessert made from sweetened, condensed milk flavoured with fruit and spices.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बर्फ़ी derived from Persian برف (snow, ice) derived from Middle Persian 𐭥𐭯𐭫.

Origin

Middle Persian

𐭥𐭯𐭫

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