Brishti
বৃষ্টি
BRIS-tee
Brishti (বৃষ্টি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning rain in Bengali, often celebrated in poetry and culture. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer BRISHTI (7).
Meaning & usage
Brishti, meaning rain in Bengali, is a significant element in Bengali culture and literature. It symbolizes renewal and is often associated with the monsoon season, which brings life to the parched land. The beauty and melancholy of rain have inspired countless poems and songs in Bengali literature.
In a sentence
The sound of brishti on the rooftops was a soothing melody that reminded her of her childhood.
Brishti as a crossword answer
Brishti is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Rain in Bengali, often celebrated in poetry and culture” (7)
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