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rangoli
(ran|goli)
Pronunciation:
/rʌŋˈgəʊli/
noun
[
mass noun
]
traditional Indian decoration and patterns made with ground rice, particularly during festivals:
[
as modifier
]
:
they are learning to draw Rangoli patterns at Diwali
Origin:
from Marathi
rā̃̄goḷī
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