Bidry

/ˈbɪdri/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of bidri metalwork.

Etymology

Alternate spelling of 'bidri,' the Indian metalworking tradition from Hyderabad.

Kelly Says

Like many Indian craft terms, bidri has multiple English spellings because transliteration from Urdu/Hindi can vary—bidry, bidree, and bidri all refer to the same beautiful art form.

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