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chuddar

Or chud·der

[chuhd-er]

noun

  1. a variant of chador.



chuddar

/ ˈtʃʌdə /

noun

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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