Chuddahs

/ˈtʃʌdəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of chuddah; multiple large outer garments or shawls worn by women in South Asia.

Etymology

Simply the plural of 'chuddah' (from Hindi/Urdu 'चादर'), formed by adding the English plural suffix '-s' to the borrowed word.

Kelly Says

This plural form shows how English happily absorbs words from other languages and makes them fit English grammar rules—a linguistic example of cultural contact and trade.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.