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Definition of kurta

kurta

/ˈkʊr.tə/
kur · ta
Plural:kurtas
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• noun

1

A loose, collarless tunic or shirt traditionally worn across South Asia, typically extending to the knees and worn by both men and women over trousers or a dhoti.

Example

"He wore an embroidered silk kurta over white cotton trousers for the wedding celebration."

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• Nearby Words

kura river
kurram
kurrat
kurta
kushiyara
kuskokwim
kutenai

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu 'kurtā', which derives from Persian 'kurta', meaning a tunic, waistcoat, or sleeveless shirt.

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