"mehfil" meaning in All languages combined

See mehfil on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mehfils [plural]
Etymology: From Urdu محفل (mahfil), from Arabic مَحْفِل (maḥfil, “festive gathering to entertain or praise someone”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ur|محفل|tr=mahfil}} Urdu محفل (mahfil), {{uder|en|ar|مَحْفِل||festive gathering to entertain or praise someone}} Arabic مَحْفِل (maḥfil, “festive gathering to entertain or praise someone”), {{root|en|ar|ح ف ل}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} mehfil (plural mehfils)
  1. In parts of South Asia, a gathering where poetry or classical music is performed for a small audience in an intimate setting. Wikipedia link: mehfil

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