ghaghara
ghaghara Lexical Profile
• noun
A traditional, long, pleated or gathered skirt worn by women in South Asia, typically paired with a choli (blouse) and a dupatta (scarf).
"The dancer wore a brightly embroidered ghaghara that flared beautifully as she twirled to the music."
Asian A major trans-boundary river in Asia that originates in the Tibetan Plateau, flows through Nepal as the Karnali, and joins the Ganges river in India.
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the traditional South Asian garment, it is frequently spelled 'ghagra', whereas 'Ghaghara' is the standard English spelling for the major Himalayan river.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi घाघरा (ghāghrā). The river's name traces back to Sanskrit घर्घर (gharghara), meaning 'gurgling' or 'murmuring', reflecting the sound of the flowing water.
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