Chunni
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chunni is a noun meaning Synonym of dupatta – a long scarf worn by South Asian women.
Meaning
Synonym of dupatta – a long scarf worn by South Asian women.
Example Sentences
She no longer wears the scarf, called a chunni, while she works.
Her head was covered with a green and yellow bandhani chunni which was tucked into the cleavage of her blouse.
Word Forms
- chunnis
- chunari
- chunri
- chundari
Synonyms for chunni
Depending on context, synonyms include dupatta.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarf, churidar, cloud, saafa, phiran, dupatta.
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