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dhoti

Dhoti (noun) means a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs like a loincloth, traditionally worn by men in India. Example: “The groom wore a crisp white dhoti for the wedding ceremony.”

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A long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs like a loincloth, traditionally worn by men in India.
"The groom wore a crisp white dhoti for the wedding ceremony."

How to use dhoti

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Indian garment for men, wrapped rather than sewn, similar to a long loincloth.

Word forms

dhotis plural

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Etymology

From Hindi dhotī.

Origin: Hindi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dhoti” mean?

The word “dhoti” means a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs like a loincloth, traditionally worn by men in India. In plain terms, a traditional Indian garment for men, wrapped rather than sewn, similar to a long loincloth.

How do you use “dhoti” in a sentence?

Here is “dhoti” used in a sentence: “The groom wore a crisp white dhoti for the wedding ceremony.”

What part of speech is “dhoti”?

“Dhoti” is a noun.

Where does the word “dhoti” come from?

The word “dhoti” comes from Hindi.

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