Charpai
चारपाई
CHAR-pie
Charpai (चारपाई) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Indian woven bed or cot. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer CHARPAI (7).
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.
Charpai as a crossword answer
Charpai is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian woven bed or cot” (7)
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