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sari

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑːri/

(also saree)
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Definition of sari

noun (plural saris or sarees)

  • a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Hindi sāṛī

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Sari (a Hindi word) can also be spelled saree, with a double e: both are correct.

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