English
khurma
Khurma comes from Hindi ख़ुरमा ‘date (the fruit)’, and goes back to Classical Persian خُرْمَا.
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentخُرْمَا
- Hindic. 1500–presentख़ुरमा‘date (the fruit)’
- Englishtodaykhurma
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentخُرْمَا
- Hindic. 1500–presentख़ुरमा‘date (the fruit)’
- Englishtodaykhurma
Every English word from Classical Persian خُرْمَا
Today it means
noun An Indian dessert made of fried dough coated in sugar.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Classical Persian خُرْمَا / khurma