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Definition of gota

gota

/ˈɡoʊ.tə/
go · ta
Plural:gotas
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gota Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A narrow ribbon or strip of metallic lace, typically woven with gold or silver thread, used extensively in South Asian textile arts and clothing embellishment.

Example

"The artisan meticulously applied the sparkling gota to the edges of the bridal lehenga to give it a traditional, luxurious finish."

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• Rhymes for gota

• Nearby Words

gorse
goshawk
gosling
gota
gothenburg
gouda
gouge

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi गोटा (goṭā), referring to edging, lace, or metallic ribbon used in textiles.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gota. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gota
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