Deewar
दीवार
DEE-vaar
Deewar (दीवार) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a wall or partition in a building. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer DEEWAR (6).
Meaning & usage
In Hindi, 'Deewar' means wall, often used in the context of architecture and construction. It can also refer to metaphorical walls, such as barriers in relationships or society. The term gained popularity through Indian cinema, particularly in the film 'Deewar' (1975), which explored themes of family and conflict.
In a sentence
The old deewar of the house was covered in beautiful murals.
Deewar as a crossword answer
Deewar is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A wall or partition in a building” (6)
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