mahar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dowry noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
Senses
mahar is used for these senses in English:
- bride price In some cultures, a sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride.
- dowry Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
- mahr (Islam) A mandatory gift from the groom (or his family) to the bride (or her family) upon marriage in Islamic cultures.
dowry — full definition
- noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
- noun A natural talent or gift someone is born with.