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zari

Pronunciation: /ʒəˈriː/
Definition of zari

noun

[mass noun]
  • a type of gold thread used decoratively on Indian clothing: choosing the right shade of thread and zari can mean sifting through 16 nuanced shades

Origin:

from Urdu zarī, from Persian zar 'gold'

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