chuddar

American

[chuhd-er] / ˈtʃʌd ər /

Or chudder

noun

a variant of chador.

chuddar British

/ ˈtʃʌdə /

noun

a large shawl or veil worn by Muslim or Hindu women that covers them from head to foot

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Etymology

Origin of chuddar

from Hindi caddar, from Persian chaddar

Example Sentences

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After a great deal of palaver she consented to lift a corner of her chuddar, and, while shielding the other part of her face, to uncover her eyes.

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The other had a magnificent gold embroidered crimson velvet jacket, a green chuddar, and pink stockings.

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Quite two hundred ladies were present, each one dressed in gorgeous silks and satins, and all wearing the graceful chuddar falling from the head.

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