filmi
[ fil-mee ]
/ ˈfɪl mi /
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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 clip, film colour, filmdom, film gate, filmgoer, filmi, filmic, filming, filmization, filmland, film library
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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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