patchri (English)
Where does "patchri" come from?
The word 'patchri' traces its origins to the Tamil term 'paccaṭi,' which traditionally referred to a yogurt-based raita dish mixed with vegetables. Over time, the word traveled through Malay as 'paceri' before entering English to describe a specific Eurasian dish made of seasoned fried aubergine.
Full etymology tree
- patchri (English), 'A Eurasian dish of seasoned fried aubergine.'
- inherited paceri (Malay)
- inherited பச்சடி (paccaṭi) (Tamil)
- inherited paceri (Malay)
Updated July 2026
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