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dhalai

/dɑːˈlaɪ/
dha · lai
Plural:dhalais
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dhalai Lexical Profile

• noun

1

In South Asian construction contexts, the process of pouring and casting concrete, particularly for building structural slabs and roofs.

Example

"The contractor scheduled the roof dhalai for early morning to avoid the intense afternoon heat."

2

An administrative district in the state of Tripura in northeastern India, known for its hilly terrain and indigenous communities.

Example

"The government has initiated several new infrastructure projects in the Dhalai district to improve regional connectivity."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When capitalized, 'Dhalai' strictly refers to the geographic district in India; in lowercase Indian English contexts, it functions as a specific construction term for concrete casting.

• Rhymes for dhalai

• Nearby Words

dexterous
dexterously
dhaka
dhalai
dhalai river
dhansiri
dharma

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Bengali 'ढलाई' (ḍhalāī), meaning 'casting' or 'pouring', originating from the verb for pouring or molding.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dhalai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dhalai
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