khaddar

noun

khad·​dar ˈkä-dər How to pronounce khaddar (audio)
variants or khadi
: homespun cotton cloth of India

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu khādar, khādī

First Known Use

circa 1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of khaddar was circa 1885

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Cite this Entry

“Khaddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/khaddar. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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