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? Calabash, Garbanzo Beans, Mustard Greens, Ridged gourd or Kohlrabi Turnip? Confused? Well, we are here talking about
Louki, Chana, Sarso Patta, Turai, Shalgam
respectively. If you can make out their english names, than hats off! Either you are a food fanatic or teach a toddler in house
J
Browsing through the English words of some very common vegetables, you would wonder how differently these vegetables are called and how have their names evolved over a course of time. Learning about a few fruits;
Grape is an English word formed from the Italian word ‘grappo’ and French word ‘grappe’ all of which means a 'bunch'. Fruit of heaven or say Pomegranate, it’s name is derived from the Latin word ‘pomum’ meaning a fruit and ‘granatus’ meaning compiled of various seeds. Red veggie ‘Tomato’ is the West Indian name for ‘love apple’. Juicy fruit ‘Pineapple’ resembles to the Pine Cone (fruit of a Pine tree) and is said to get its name from there.