Jhola
ঝোলা
JHOH-lah
Jhola (ঝোলা) is a Bengali, Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Indian bag or tote. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer JHOLA (5).
Meaning & usage
Traditionally made of cotton or jute, the jhola is an everyday carry bag associated with students, teachers, writers, activists, and travellers. It has become a cultural symbol of practicality, sustainability, and, in some contexts, intellectual or artistic identity.
In a sentence
She carried her books in a colorful jhola while walking to school.
Jhola as a crossword answer
Jhola is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian bag or tote” (5)
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