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Khichdi, derived from the Sanskrit word khicca, meaning a dish made with rice and legumes, dates back to the ninth century B.C.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
That, she said, has provoked a "backlash" which has led to ethno-nationalism – the idea that a national identity can only be derived through ancestry.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Another influence was Vladimir Khavinson, dubbed “Putin’s gerontologist” by Russian media, who promoted peptide-based antiaging therapies derived from calf tissue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Some of Toll Brothers’ strength is derived from its focus on luxury homes—a segment of buyers that usually isn’t subject to the same economic winds as nonluxury shoppers.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Three-quarters of his vocabulary is derived from these regions, and they give an intimate flavour to expressions of his greatest joy as well as of his deepest indignation.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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