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palampore

noun
pal·​am·​pore | \ˈpaləmˌpȯ(ə)r\
variants: or less commonly palampoor \ -​ˌpu̇(ə)r \
plural -s

Definition of palampore 

: painted or printed cotton cloth used in India especially for bedcovers, garments, and prayer rugs

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History and Etymology for palampore

probably from Palanpur, town in Rajputana, India

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