/vɑːnɑːspətɪ/ (VAH-nah-spah-tee)

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hydrogenated vegetable oil, especially from palm or coconut oil, used in Indian cuisine

“The Indian recipe called for vanaspati instead of ghee for a healthier alternative.”

2. proper noun

a Sanskrit word referring to plants or vegetation

“In ancient Sanskrit texts, vanaspati refers to the god of plants.”