assam
Not valid in Scrabble
It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
- Scrabble points
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
/æˈsæm/
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/æˈsæm/ · /əˈsɒm/
Definition of assam
3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
name
- A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur.
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name
- A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur.
- (historical)The former realm it was named after.
noun
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable)Ellipsis of Assam tea, tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica).
“He took the cup in both hands and sipped. It was their favourite blend of Assam, dark and heady and strong.”
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Etymology
Of unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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