Terai

or Ta·rai

[ tuh-rahy ]

/ təˈraɪ /

noun

a marshy lowland area in N India and S Nepal, between the Ganges and the foothills of the Himalayas.

(lowercase) terai hat.

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Examples from the Web for terai

The good fellow was heart-broken at it, and went out to the Terai tea planting, where I hear that he is doing well.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 28, April 1893|Various
Besides the saul the Terai contains ebony, mimosa, and other useful trees.
A Journey to Katmandu|Laurence Oliphant
The long belt of the Terai Jungle is nowadays patched with clearings for tea gardens; for the Duars' tea is famous.
Life in an Indian Outpost|Gordon Casserly
One was sent direct from Calcutta to the Terai, so that he would not be scared by the foolish tales of the men of Lalpuri.
The Elephant God|Gordon Casserly

They are very plentiful in the Himalayan terai, where they are a source of annoyance to the sportsman.
Jungle Folk|Douglas Dewar

British Dictionary definitions for terai

Terai

/ (təˈraɪ) /

noun

(in India) a belt of marshy land at the foot of mountains, esp at the foot of the Himalayas in N India

a felt hat with a wide brim worn in subtropical regions

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