"mangalsutra" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mangalsutras [plural], mangalasutra [alternative], mangalasutram [alternative], mangala sutra [alternative]
Etymology: Probably borrowed from Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), ultimately from Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|मंगलसूत्र}} Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), {{der|en|sa|मंगलसूत्र|t=auspicious thread}} Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} mangalsutra (plural mangalsutras)
  1. A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom. Synonyms: marriage string
    Sense id: en-mangalsutra-en-noun-E50jJ6Yb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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