Indian Words, part I.

Monchee (United States of America)
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  1. brahman
    the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category
  2. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  3. monsoon
    a seasonal wind in southern Asia
  4. chintz
    a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
  5. ashram
    (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus
  6. numdah
    an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt
  7. dinghy
    a small boat of shallow draft
  8. samosa
    fried Indian turnover filled with vegetables or meat
  9. jodhpur
    a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side
  10. henna
    a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
  11. dhoti
    a long loincloth worn by Hindu men
  12. gymkhana
    a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
Created on Thu Nov 28 04:15:09 EST 2013

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