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Sari

साड़ी
SAH-ree

Sari (साड़ी) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning draped Indian garment for women, a single length of cloth wrapped around the body. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer SARI (4).

Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1000.

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Meaning & usage

A sari is an unstitched length of cloth — typically five to nine yards — draped around the waist and over the shoulder, worn with a fitted blouse (choli) and petticoat underneath. There are over a hundred regional draping styles. The fabric vocabulary is vast: Banarasi silk, Kanjeevaram, Chanderi, Bandhani, Sambalpuri, Patola, Tant. The sari is everyday wear for tens of millions of women and the standard for formal and wedding occasions.

In a sentence

She switched into a Banarasi sari just before the ceremony.

Common spelling variants

  • Saree
  • Sharee

Sari is the English spelling used in MG Mini #1000.

Sari as a crossword answer

Sari is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Draped Indian garment for women, a single length of cloth wrapped around the body” (4)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1000

Category: Clothing Origin: Sanskrit Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Dhoti — Traditional Indian men's garment — a long unstitched cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.
  • Salwar — Loose, pleated trousers worn across South Asia, usually as the bottom half of a salwar-kameez.
  • Kurta — Loose, collarless tunic worn by men and women across South Asia.
  • Lehenga — Long, full Indian skirt, usually worn with a fitted blouse and dupatta for festive occasions.
  • Bandana — A large, colorful scarf or headband.
  • Parda — A curtain or veil used for privacy or modesty.

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