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).
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)
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