noun
Holi
HOH-lee
Holi (noun) means a Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike. Example: “Streets across India turn into a riot of color during Holi.”
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A Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike.
"Streets across India turn into a riot of color during Holi."
How to use Holi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe colorful Hindu spring festival where people throw powdered dye at each other.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi holī, ultimately from Sanskrit.
Rhymes for Holi
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What does “Holi” mean?
The word “Holi” means a Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike. In plain terms, the colorful Hindu spring festival where people throw powdered dye at each other.
How do you pronounce “Holi”?
“Holi” is pronounced HOH-lee (/ˈhoʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Holi” in a sentence?
Here is “Holi” used in a sentence: “Streets across India turn into a riot of color during Holi.”
What part of speech is “Holi”?
“Holi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Holi” come from?
The word “Holi” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi holī, ultimately from Sanskrit.
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