kinara

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See also: kiṉaṟa

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A woman lighting kinara candles for Kwanzaa

Etymology

From Swahili kinara (candlestick).

Pronunciation

Noun

kinara (plural kinaras)

  1. A candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations.

Anagrams

Swahili

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From ki- +‎ mnara.

Noun

kinara (ki-vi class, plural vinara)

  1. candlestick

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hindi किनारा (kinārā, edge).

Noun

kinara (ki-vi class, plural vinara)

  1. embroidery along the edge of a garment