Roop

/ruːp/ noun

Definition

In Indian English and South Asian languages, a variant or spelling of 'rupa,' referring to form, appearance, or beauty.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'rupa' (form or appearance), which entered English through Hindi and other South Asian languages. More commonly spelled 'rupa' in modern English.

Kelly Says

Words like 'roop' show how Indian languages have ancient Sanskrit roots—Sanskrit influenced Hindi, which influenced Indian English, which is now influencing global English as India's cultural influence grows!

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