cow belt

proper noun

A rural region of Northern India, extending over the BIMARU states.

Meanings

proper noun

alternative Cow Belt

  1. IndiaderogatorysometimesA rural region of Northern India, extending over the BIMARU states.

Origin

From the widespread practices venerating cattle in that region in northern India. Influenced by the English term Bible Belt.

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APA

cow belt. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20belt

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“cow belt.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20belt. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cow belt,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20belt.

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