Etymology

mangalsutra

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Today it means: A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom. Full definition →

Hindi मंगलसूत्र ← Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromमंगलसूत्र“auspicious thread”
  2. Hindi · borrowed fromमंगलसूत्र
  3. English todaymangalsutra

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

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