Turra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turra is a noun meaning (India) A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban.
Meaning
(India) A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban.
Example Sentences
A headman of a village, called a Chaudhary or a Malik, would wear a Turra or a ridge on his turban.
The most ornate and flashy piece of clothing was the turban. It was red in colour with a might turra of gold thread.
Having earlier met Malik Nur Khan, and his tall, wiry father with in his black sherwani and white turban with a turra enhancing his height, I was somewhat more reassured.
Word Forms
- turras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turban, turribant, tiara, turbant, turband, dastar.
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