"alta" meaning in English

See alta in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɑːltə/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alta.wav [Southern-England]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alta (uncountable)
  1. Rose bengal dye worn by Indian women on the feet during festivals. Tags: uncountable Related terms: alta-male
    Sense id: en-alta-en-noun-5ovTGtR6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 21 entries, Pages with entries
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