girih

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noun

Decorative Islamic geometric patterns used in architecture and handicrafts, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork.

OriginClassical Persian گره →
Scrabble 9
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Meanings

noungirih (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDecorative Islamic geometric patterns used in architecture and handicrafts, consisting of angled lines that form an interlaced strapwork.

Origin

  1. Classical Persianگره“knot”
  2. Englishgirih

From Classical Persian گره (giri, “knot”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Ihrig
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APA

girih. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/girih

MLA

“girih.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/girih. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “girih,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/girih.

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