noun

tali

talee

Tali (noun) means a traditional marriage necklace or cord, particularly in South Indian and Sri Lankan wedding customs. Example: “The groom tied the tali around the bride's neck during the ceremony.”

noun

A traditional marriage necklace or cord, particularly in South Indian and Sri Lankan wedding customs.

"The groom tied the tali around the bride's neck during the ceremony."

How to use tali

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sacred cord or pendant tied by the groom around the bride's neck in South Asian wedding rituals.

Word forms

talis plural

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Etymology

Of Dravidian origin, related to Tamil and Telugu words for the wedding cord.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for tali

Ali Mali kali Bali Cali Pali dali Vali Somali Diwali murali Anjali

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tali” mean?

The word “tali” means a traditional marriage necklace or cord, particularly in South Indian and Sri Lankan wedding customs. In plain terms, a sacred cord or pendant tied by the groom around the bride's neck in South Asian wedding rituals.

How do you pronounce “tali”?

“Tali” is pronounced talee (/t̪aːli/ in IPA).

How do you use “tali” in a sentence?

Here is “tali” used in a sentence: “The groom tied the tali around the bride's neck during the ceremony.”

What part of speech is “tali”?

“Tali” is a noun.

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