Maithili
मैथिली
MY-thi-lee
An Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal.
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.
As seen in crosswords
Maithili is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal” (8)
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