Charpai
चारपाई
CHAR-pie
A traditional Indian woven bed or cot.
Meaning & usage
A charpai is a traditional Indian bed made of a wooden frame and woven with ropes or cloth. It is commonly used in rural areas for sleeping and resting, often placed outdoors to enjoy the breeze. The charpai is not only functional but also a cultural symbol, representing the simplicity and communal lifestyle of Indian villages.
In a sentence
After a long day, he relaxed on the charpai under the shade of the tree.
As seen in crosswords
Charpai is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian woven bed or cot” (7)
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