Meaning & use
Sari
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A traditional garment worn mainly by women in South Asia, consisting of a long piece of fabric draped around the body and over one shoulder.
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She wore a silk sari embroidered with gold thread to the wedding.
The market stalls displayed saris in every color imaginable.
A note on using this word
The word comes from Sanskrit 'śāṭī,' and the garment can range from about five to nine yards of fabric depending on regional style.
Words with a similar meaning
saree
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