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Jamai

জামাই
jah-MAI

Son-in-law in Bengali culture.

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Meaning & usage

In Bengali culture, 'Jamai' refers to a son-in-law. The term is often associated with 'Jamai Shoshti', a festival where the son-in-law is traditionally pampered by his in-laws with gifts and a feast. This cultural practice highlights the importance of familial bonds and respect for the son-in-law.

In a sentence

During Jamai Shoshti, the family prepared a grand feast to honor their jamai.

As seen in crosswords

Jamai is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Son-in-law in Bengali culture” (5)

Category: Concept Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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