Dhotis

/ˈdoʊtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dhoti; multiple traditional wraparound garments worn in South Asia, consisting of cloth wound around the waist and legs.

Etymology

Regular English plural of dhoti, from Hindi धोती (dhoti) with Sanskrit roots. This spelling is the most standardized modern English form for the plural.

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The dhoti is so central to South Asian identity that it's the only garment to appear in India's national flag as a symbol! When you say 'dhotis,' you're using a word that carries centuries of cultural significance.

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