What is another word for dhoti?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊti] (IPA)

Dhoti is a traditional Indian garment worn by men, also known as veshti, mundu or pancha in different parts of the country. The word dhoti originates from the Sanskrit word dhauta, which means washed or cleansed. The garment consists of a rectangular piece of cloth, usually white, which is draped around the waist and legs and then tucked in between. While dhoti is the most common term for this attire, it is also referred to as Laacha, Mund, Dhuti, Panche or Vesht in different regions. The synonyms for dhoti may vary depending on the local language and cultural context.

What are the hypernyms for Dhoti?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    clothing, traditional clothing, Indian attire, male garments.

What are the hyponyms for Dhoti?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Dhoti

Mark Anthony wore a dhoti, a Norfolk jacket, and a bowler hat.
"Olivia in India"
O. Douglas
A dirty dhoti girds his loins, and upon his head is a turban of the same questionable hue which serves both as a head-dress and as a support for his tray of cakes.
"By-Ways of Bombay"
S. M. Edwardes, C.V.O.
Peter said something to the smiling lift-man in an extremely dirty dhoti who stood salaaming in the entrance.
"Jan and Her Job"
L. Allen Harker

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