Gota
GOH-tah
Gota is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a type of traditional Indian garment. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer GOTA (4).
Meaning & usage
Gota is a traditional Indian embellishment technique involving the use of gold or silver ribbons. It is often used in clothing, particularly in bridal wear and festive attire, to add a rich and ornate appearance. The technique originated in Rajasthan and is popular in various forms of Indian textiles.
In a sentence
The bride's lehenga was beautifully adorned with intricate gota work.
Gota as a crossword answer
Gota is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A type of traditional Indian garment” (4)
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