What is another word for chaddar?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈadə] (IPA)

Chaddar is a word of Persian origin commonly used in India and Pakistan to refer to a rectangular piece of cloth used as a shawl or a wrap. Synonyms for chaddar include dupatta, a long scarf typically worn over the head and shoulder; shawl, a piece of fabric used for warmth or decorative purposes; and muffler, a long scarf wrapped around the neck. Other synonymous terms for chaddar are gamchha, a thin and coarse cotton cloth used for wiping off sweat; lungi, a rectangular cloth worn around the waist as a garment; and phulkari, a type of embroidered shawl often worn by Punjabi women.

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What are the hypernyms for Chaddar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chaddar

During the cold weather he had to wrap his body as well as his head with a thick rough cotton chaddar.
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