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numdah

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌmdə/

Definition of numdah

noun

  • (in South Asia and the Middle East) an embroidered rug or carpet made of felt or coarse woollen cloth.
  • [mass noun] felt or coarse woollen cloth of the type used to make numdahs.

Origin:

from Urdu namdā, from Persian namad 'carpet'

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