"kantha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kanthas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi कान्था (kānthā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|कान्था}} Hindi कान्था (kānthā) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} kantha (countable and uncountable, plural kanthas)
  1. A form of embroidery in parts of South Asia, used to make cushions and quilts. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-kantha-en-noun-CQqSw2A7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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