1. A thin, crisp Indian bread made from lentil flour, typically fried or roasted and served as an appetizer or side dish.
Usage: Also spelled papadum or papad.; Common in Indian cuisine, especially South Indian.; Often served at the beginning of an Indian meal.

Examples

• The restaurant served warm poppadoms with tamarind chutney as soon as we sat down.
• She ordered a plate of poppadoms to share while waiting for the main course.
• Poppadoms are made from a batter of lentil flour and spices, then dried and fried.
• The crispy poppadom crumbled in my mouth.
• Many Indian restaurants include complimentary poppadoms with their dinner service.