Etymology

rangoli

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Today it means: A geometric or stylized design on the floor (or other flat surface) made using small coloured granules, powder or flowers. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Hindi रंगोली ← Sanskrit रङ्ग
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromरङ्ग“colour”
  2. Hindi · derived fromरंगोली
  3. English todayrangoli

From Hindi रंगोली (raṅgolī), from Sanskrit रङ्ग (raṅga, “colour”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A geometric or stylized design on the floor (or other flat surface) made using small coloured granules, powder or flowers.

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