Gamchha
গামছা
GAHM-chah
A traditional thin, coarse cotton towel from India.
Meaning & usage
A gamchha is a traditional thin, coarse cotton towel commonly used in India, especially in rural areas. It serves multiple purposes, such as a towel, a scarf, or a headwrap, and is known for its quick-drying properties. The word 'gamchha' is derived from the Bengali language and is widely used across various Indian states.
In a sentence
After a long day in the fields, he wiped his face with a gamchha.
As seen in crosswords
Gamchha is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional thin, coarse cotton towel from India” (7)
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