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अलंकार — meaning in English

alaṅkār

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English meaning

  • decoration noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  • ornament noun A decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive.

Senses

अलंकार is used for these senses in English:

decoration — full definition

  1. noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
  2. noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honour, especially for military service.

ornament — full definition

  1. noun A decorative object or detail added to make something more attractive.
  2. verb To decorate something.

Related Hindi words