Chunnia

/ˈtʃʌniə/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternate spelling of South Asian textile or garment terms, possibly referring to a type of cloth, scarf, or decorative piece.

Etymology

Likely related to Sanskrit or Hindi textile terminology, though the exact etymology and current usage are unclear. May be a variant of other South Asian garment names.

Kelly Says

Some words in English dictionaries are so obscure that even experts aren't entirely sure what they mean anymore—'chunnia' appears in older English-Sanskrit dictionaries but current usage has become so rare that the word is almost a ghost.

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