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Maithili

मैथिली
MY-thi-lee

Maithili (मैथिली) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer MAITHILI (8).

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Meaning & usage

Maithili is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in the Mithila region of India and parts of Nepal. It has a rich literary tradition and is recognized as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. The language is known for its unique script, Tirhuta, although it is often written in Devanagari today.

In a sentence

She spoke Maithili fluently, sharing stories from her cultural heritage.

Maithili as a crossword answer

Maithili is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“An Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal” (8)

Category: General Origin: Sanskrit Script: Hindi

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