"durzi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdəːzi/ [UK] Forms: durzis [plural]
Etymology: From Hindustani درزی / दर्ज़ी (darzī, “tailor”), from Persian درزی (darzi, “tailor”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{m|ur|درزی}} درزی, {{m|hi|दर्ज़ी||tailor}} दर्ज़ी (darzī, “tailor”), {{der|en|fa|درزی||tailor|tr=darzi}} Persian درزی (darzi, “tailor”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} durzi (plural durzis)
  1. (India) A tailor, especially a personal one. Tags: India Categories (topical): People Synonyms: darzee, darzi, durzee

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