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Rangoli

ran-GOH-lee

A decorative art form using colored powders or flowers.

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Meaning & usage

Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form where patterns are created on the ground using colored powders, rice, or flower petals. It is commonly made during festivals and auspicious occasions to welcome guests and invoke good fortune. The designs can be intricate and vary by region, reflecting local culture and traditions.

In a sentence

She decorated her home with beautiful rangoli designs for Diwali.

As seen in crosswords

Rangoli is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A decorative art form using colored powders or flowers” (7)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #278

Category: Arts Origin: Sanskrit

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