Mashi
মাসি
MAH-shee
Mashi (মাসি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning aunt, specifically maternal aunt in Bengali culture. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer MASHI (5).
Meaning & usage
In Bengali culture, 'Mashi' refers to one's maternal aunt, or the sister of one's mother. It is a term of endearment and respect, reflecting the close familial bonds in Indian families. The word is derived from Bengali, where family relationships are often described with specific terms.
In a sentence
Every summer, we visit our Mashi in Kolkata for a family reunion.
Mashi as a crossword answer
Mashi is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Aunt, specifically maternal aunt in Bengali culture” (5)
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