English Explanatory Dictionary

mangalsutra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom.

Word forms

mangalsutra mangalsutras mangalasutra mangalasutram mangala sutra

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), ultimately from Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”)

Synonyms

marriage string
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