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bangle

Pronunciation: /ˈbaŋg(ə)l/

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Definition of bangle

noun

a rigid ornamental band worn round the arm or occasionally the ankle: she rubbed the ivory bangle on her wrist

Origin:

late 18th century: from Hindi baṅglī 'glass bracelet'

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Nearby words

banger
banging
Bangkok
Bangla
Bangladesh
bangle
Bangor
bangtail
bangtail muster
Bangui
banh mi

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