Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nan
noun
/næn/
Definition
A type of leavened Indian bread that is baked in a tandoor, often served with various dishes.
Examples
- She ordered butter chicken with garlic nan.
- The restaurant’s signature dish comes with a side of freshly baked nan.
- We enjoyed our meal, pairing the spicy curry with warm, fluffy nan.
Meaning
Nan is a soft bread commonly found in Indian cuisine, made from wheat flour and typically cooked in a clay oven.
Synonyms
- naan
- flatbread
- bread
