mangalsutra

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), ultimately from Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”)

Noun

mangalsutra (plural mangalsutras)

  1. A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom.
    Synonym: marriage string
    • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 16:
      A simple mangalsutra was placed around my neck […] to symbolise I was a married woman.

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