jalee

[ jah-lee ]

noun

1. (in Indian architecture) decorated and pierced slabs of marble used as a screen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jalee¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, jalee is from the Hindi word jālī network

Example Sentences

The white marble which is used for the delicately pierced screens called jalee work is obtained from near Raialo, in Ulwar.

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