marriage string

noun

In Indian culture, a string or necklace tied by the bridegroom round the neck of the bride and worn by her as long as the husband lives.

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mangalasutramtali
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Meanings

nounmarriage string (plural marriage strings)

plural marriage strings

  1. In Indian culture, a string or necklace tied by the bridegroom round the neck of the bride and worn by her as long as the husband lives.

    Synonyms: mangalasutram, tali

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn Indian culture, a string or necklace tied by the bridegroom round the neck of the bride and worn by her as long as the husband lives.

Similar
mangalasutramtali
Also see
mangalsutratali
Cite this entry
APA

marriage string. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marriage%20string

MLA

“marriage string.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marriage%20string. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “marriage string,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/marriage%20string.

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