šerpa — meaning in English

English meaning

• sash noun A decorative band of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of formal dress or a uniform.
• Sherpa noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.

Senses

šerpa is used for these senses in English:

• sash (clothing) A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.
• sherpa (countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.

sash — full definition

1. noun A decorative band of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of formal dress or a uniform.
2. noun The frame that holds the glass panes in a window, especially one that slides up and down.

Sherpa — full definition

1. noun A member of a Himalayan ethnic group from Nepal and Tibet, well known for skill in high-altitude mountaineering.
2. noun A local guide or porter, especially one from the Sherpa people, who helps mountaineers on an expedition.
3. noun A senior official who does the background negotiating and preparation ahead of a major summit, such as a G7 or G20 meeting.
4. noun A soft, thick-piled synthetic fabric resembling fleece or faux fur.

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