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zari

Syllabification: (za·ri)
Pronunciation: /ˈzärē/
Definition of zari

noun

[usually as modifier]
  • a type of gold thread used decoratively on Indian clothing.

Origin:

from Urdu zarī, from Persian zar 'gold'

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