# sheer khurma

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A vermicelli pudding traditionally prepared by South Asian and Central Asian Muslims on Eid.

## Etymology
Ultimately from Persian شیرخرما from شیر (šīr or šir, “milk”) + خرما (xormâ or xurmâ, “date (fruit)”)

## Source
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