filmi

American

[fil-mee] / ˈfɪl mi /

noun

a style of Indian popular vocal music accompanied by sitar and tabla and used in Indian films.

filmi British

/ ˈfilmɪ /

adjective

of or relating to the Indian film industry or Indian films
containing the high drama typical of Indian films

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Etymology

Origin of filmi

First recorded in 1985–90; ultimately derivative of English film

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