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[dwil]

Is the shrub - pleasantly scented leaf - used as herb in Indian cooking _a_ bay?

[sarumite]

That's what I have entered, but not certain.

[fozzies123]

bayleaf is an aromatic leaf used in cooking

[fozzies123]

and after checking there is an indian variety

[Aeolus]

Not really but it is all that fits unless you use the abbreviation pat. Another example of the lack of a reference dictionary and Michael's lazy compiling; as is 12 down with three varient spellings of Amun (Amen, Amon) legitimately available. I think he is too busy making money out of Sudoku!

[Aeolus]

Further to the last Wiki has :
"Indian bay leaf" (also called tej pat, tejpat, or tejpata)
The leaf of the Cinnamomum tejpata (malabathrum) tree is similar in fragrance and taste to cinnamon bark, but milder. In appearance, it is similar to the other bay leaves but is culinarily quite different, having an aroma and flavor more similar to that of Cassia. It is inaccurately called a bay leaf as it is of a different genus (though the same family) as the bay laurel.