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Definition of dupatta

dupatta

/duːˈpɑːtə/
du · pat · ta
Plural:dupattas
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• noun

1

A long, wide scarf or shawl traditionally worn by women in South Asia, draped over the chest and shoulders or over the head as part of an outfit such as a shalwar kameez or lehenga.

Example

"She draped an embroidered silk dupatta over her shoulders before heading to the wedding reception."

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• Rhymes for dupatta

• Nearby Words

duo
duology
dupable
dupatta
dupe
duplex
duplicable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu 'dupaṭṭā', ultimately from Sanskrit 'dupaṭṭa', a compound of 'du-' (two) and 'paṭṭa' (strip of cloth), referring originally to a garment made of two widths of fabric sewn together.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dupatta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dupatta
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