Meaning & use

Amla

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The Indian gooseberry, a sour, vitamin C-rich fruit widely used in South Asian cooking and traditional medicine.

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She added a spoonful of amla powder to her smoothie for its vitamin C content.

Amla pickle is a tangy, tart condiment common in Indian households.

A note on using this word

Amla has long been valued in Ayurvedic medicine and is now a popular ingredient in hair oils and dietary supplements worldwide.

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Indian gooseberry

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