Kaali-peeli
काली-पीली
KAH-lee PEE-lee
Mumbai's iconic black-and-yellow taxis
Meaning & usage
Kaali-peeli refers to the traditional black-and-yellow taxis that are a common sight on the streets of Mumbai, India. These taxis are known for their distinctive color scheme and have become an iconic symbol of the city's bustling transport system. The term 'kaali-peeli' literally translates to 'black-yellow' in Hindi, describing the colors of the taxi.
In a sentence
We hailed a kaali-peeli to take us to the Gateway of India.
As seen in crosswords
Kaali-peeli is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Mumbai's iconic black-and-yellow taxis” (5,5)
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