dzi bead en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈziː biːd/
Etymology
From Tibetan གཟི། (gzi).
Meanings
- A kind of stone bead worn as an ornament for spiritual purposes in Tibet and other Central Asian cultures.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gzi bead | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dzi beads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |