khyal

K5H4Y4A1L1

noun

A form of Indian song composed of two matras.

OriginHindi ख़याल →
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Meanings

nounkhyal (plural khyals)

plural khyals · alternative khayal

  1. entertainmentA form of Indian song composed of two matras.

Origin

  1. Hindiख़याल
  2. Englishkhyal

From Hindi ख़याल (xayāl)/Urdu خیال (xyāl).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Kylah
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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