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chuddar
Or chud·der
[chuhd-er]
chuddar
/ ˈtʃʌdə /
noun
a large shawl or veil worn by Muslim or Hindu women that covers them from head to foot
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chuddar1
from Hindi caddar, from Persian chaddar
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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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