ਤਕੀਆ

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Punjabi

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian تکیه (takya). Compare Hindi तकिया (takiyā).

Noun

ਤਕੀਆ (takīām (Shahmukhi spelling تَکْیَہ)

  1. pillow, cushion, bolster
  2. prop, support
  3. refuge, shelter, succour
  4. (Islam) takyeh

Derived terms

Further reading

  • ਤਕੀਆ”, in Punjabi-English Dictionary, Patiala: Punjabi University, 2025