noun
hing
hihng
noun
1
Asafoetida, a pungent spice used mainly in South Asian cooking.
"A pinch of hing is added to the hot oil before the lentils."
How to Use Hing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong-smelling spice, also called asafoetida, common in Indian cuisine.
Word Forms
Hings plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi hīṅg.