noun
chitra
Chitra (noun) means a type of small biting midge or sandfly. Example: “Clouds of chitra gathered near the riverbank at dusk.”
noun
1
A type of small biting midge or sandfly.
"Clouds of chitra gathered near the riverbank at dusk."
2
In Indian tradition, the broad category of visual art that includes painting, drawing, and other forms of image-making.
"The temple walls were covered in chitra depicting scenes from the epics."
How to use chitra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a small biting insect, or the traditional Indian term for painting and drawing as an art form.
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What does “chitra” mean?
The word “chitra” means a type of small biting midge or sandfly. In plain terms, either a small biting insect, or the traditional Indian term for painting and drawing as an art form.
How do you use “chitra” in a sentence?
Here is “chitra” used in a sentence: “Clouds of chitra gathered near the riverbank at dusk.”
What part of speech is “chitra”?
“Chitra” is a noun.
How many meanings does “chitra” have?
“Chitra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of small biting midge or sandfly.
