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tikka.

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

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Meaning & usage

noun/tɪk.ə/UK/tiː.kə/UK
  1. A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hindustani टिक्का (ṭikkā, “piece”) / ٹِکّہ (ṭikka), ultimately from Classical Persian تکه (tikka).

noun/tɪk.ə/UK/tiː.kə/UK
  1. Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.