dopatta

/ˈdoʊpətə/

Definitions

1. noun

a long piece of fabric worn over the shoulder and around the body in some South Asian cultures

“The bride wore a beautiful dopatta with intricate embroidery.”

2. noun

a type of scarf or shawl worn by women in some South Asian cultures

“She wrapped her dopatta around her head to keep warm in the cold winter evening.”

Synonyms

  • scarf
  • shawl

Antonyms

  • none