khaddar
a handloomed plain-weave cotton fabric produced in India.
Origin of khaddar
1- Also kha·di [kah-dee]. /ˈkɑ di/.
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How to use khaddar in a sentence
Moreover, the cloth best suited for the three seasons of India is Khadi.
The Wheel of Fortune | Mahatma GandhiThey are apparently divided into three endogamous sections, named Holodia, Bolodia, and Khadi.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India | Edgar ThurstonKhadi can enable its wearer to withstand the cold of an average winter as even wool cannot.
The Wheel of Fortune | Mahatma GandhiHow to kill swadeshi—We are familiar with the official ban put upon the Khadi cap in various parts of India.
The Wheel of Fortune | Mahatma GandhiIf they spin during those hours and have the yarn woven and wear it, no mill-made cloth can compete with their Khadi.
The Wheel of Fortune | Mahatma Gandhi
British Dictionary definitions for khaddar
khadi (ˈkɑːdɪ)
/ (ˈkɑːdə) /
a cotton cloth of plain weave, produced in India
Origin of khaddar
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