خضار

Definition

Plants grown for food.

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Etymology

'خضار' (khudar) is derived from the root 'خ-ض-ر', meaning to be green or fresh, relating to vegetables. Historically, this term has been associated with fresh produce in the Arabic agricultural lexicon.

How & Where It’s Used

'خضار' is used formally and informally in spoken and written Arabic, commonly found in grocery contexts and culinary literature. It may vary regionally depending on local vegetable varieties.

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