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Rumal

रुमाल
roo-MAAL

Rumal (रुमाल) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a handkerchief or scarf used for various purposes. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer RUMAL (5).

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Meaning & usage

A 'rumal' is a piece of cloth used as a handkerchief or scarf. It is commonly used in South Asia for personal hygiene, as a head covering, or as an accessory. The word 'rumal' is derived from Persian, reflecting historical cultural exchanges in the region.

In a sentence

He pulled out a rumal from his pocket to wipe his forehead.

Rumal as a crossword answer

Rumal is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A handkerchief or scarf used for various purposes” (5)

Category: General Origin: Persian Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Maal — Goods or merchandise, often used in trade.
  • Salwar — Loose, pleated trousers worn across South Asia, usually as the bottom half of a salwar-kameez.
  • Bandana — A large, colorful scarf or headband.
  • Kurta — Loose, collarless tunic worn by men and women across South Asia.
  • Sari — Draped Indian garment for women, a single length of cloth wrapped around the body.
  • Randha — Carpenter's plane

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