noun

chitra

Chitra (noun) means a type of small biting midge or sandfly. Example: “Clouds of chitra gathered near the riverbank at dusk.”

noun

A type of small biting midge or sandfly.

"Clouds of chitra gathered near the riverbank at dusk."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither a small biting insect, or the traditional Indian term for painting and drawing as an art form.

Word forms

chitras plural

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Rhymes for chitra

mitra Vishwamitra

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Frequently asked questions

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.