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Kurta

कुर्ता
KOOR-tah

Kurta (कुर्ता) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning loose, collarless tunic worn by men and women across South Asia. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer KURTA (5).

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Meaning & usage

A kurta is a long, loose, often collarless tunic that falls anywhere from the hips to the knees. Worn over pyjamas, churidars or jeans, it is unisex and class-spanning — the same garment, in different fabrics, may be office wear, festive wear, or sleepwear. The kurta-pyjama is the standard semi-formal men's outfit; a heavily embroidered kurta with a Nehru jacket is wedding wear.

In a sentence

He wore a white linen kurta over jeans to the launch.

Common spelling variants

  • Khurta
  • Kurtah

Kurta is the English spelling used in MG Mini puzzles.

Kurta as a crossword answer

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

“Loose, collarless tunic worn by men and women across South Asia” (5)

Category: Clothing Origin: Persian Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Salwar — Loose, pleated trousers worn across South Asia, usually as the bottom half of a salwar-kameez.
  • Dhoti — Traditional Indian men's garment — a long unstitched cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.
  • Sari — Draped Indian garment for women, a single length of cloth wrapped around the body.
  • Lehenga — Long, full Indian skirt, usually worn with a fitted blouse and dupatta for festive occasions.
  • Parda — A curtain or veil used for privacy or modesty.
  • Chappal — A type of open-toed footwear, similar to sandals.

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