Terai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təˈɹaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terai is a noun meaning A belt of marshy land, which lies between the foothills of the Himalayas and the plains.
Meaning
A belt of marshy land, which lies between the foothills of the Himalayas and the plains.
More Meanings
- A terai hat.
Example Sentences
Emotions running high, clashes between protesters and police led to the death of at least 40 people in Terai since August – including 11 police officials, one of them dragged out of an ambulance and beaten to death.
Word Forms
- terais
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tarai, region, intervale, borderland, intervalley, subterrain.
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