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English
Etymology
Probably borrowed from Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), ultimately from Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”)
Noun
mangalsutra (plural mangalsutras)
- A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom.
- Synonym: marriage string
2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 16:A simple mangalsutra was placed around my neck […] to symbolise I was a married woman.
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