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mangalsutra en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

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Synonyms

marriage string