meetha paan

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Hindi मीठा पान (mīṭhā pān, “sweet betel”), from मीठा (mīṭhā, “sweet, gentle”) +‎ पान (pān, “betel leaf, paan”).

Noun

meetha paan (uncountable)

1. (India) A preparation of betel leaf enclosed with a mix of sweet and usually spicy or savory ingredients, much like paan but without the tobacco, areca nut or slaked lime, and considered a milder, safer or more modest alternative to it.
2. A dessert or other sweet made with betel leaf, such as betel ice cream.

Synonyms

• sweet paan