hing
- Hing, also known as asafoetida, is a gum-resin obtained from the roots of Ferula plants. It is commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine for its strong, pungent flavor. nounShe added a pinch of hing to the curry to enhance its flavor.Hing is often used as a substitute for garlic and onion in Indian cooking.
- In some dialects or informal usage, 'hing' can be a variant of 'hang', meaning to suspend or be suspended. verbThe picture was hing on the wall by a single nail.He decided to hing the lantern from the tree branch.