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pallu

/ˈpɑːluː/noun

उच्चारण पालू

पल्लू

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the loose, often decorated end of a sari that is worn over the shoulder

    पल्लू

    • Radhika covered her head with the pallu of her sari.
    • The silk sari had a heavily embroidered pallu.
  2. 2

    [C] Indian English

    the end of a sari or dupatta, used to cover the head or to wipe the hands, as a sign of modesty or care

    (साड़ी या दुपट्टे का) पल्लू

    • The child hid behind her mother's pallu.
    • She wiped her hands on her pallu.