A plural or variant form of a word from Indian or South Asian languages, possibly relating to traditional textiles or cultural items.
Likely derived from Sanskrit or Hindi roots; the exact etymology is unclear without additional context, but '-ati' or '-i' endings are common in South Asian language borrowings into English.
This word reminds us how English is constantly absorbing words from around the world—many words from India, including textiles and spices, have enriched English vocabulary because of historical trade and cultural contact.
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