filmi

[ fil-mee ]
/ ˈfɪl mi /

noun

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

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Origin of filmi

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

Words nearby filmi

film-maker, filmable, filmcard, filmdom, filmgoer, filmi, filmic, filming, filmization, filmland, filmmaker
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British Dictionary definitions for filmi

filmi
/ (ˈfilmɪ) /

adjective Hinglish

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

Word Origin for filmi

Hindi
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