Indian style

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 References

[edit] English

Wikipedia

[edit] Alternative spellings

• Indian-style

[edit] Etymology

From the style of sitting of some American Indians (indigenous peoples of the Americas),^[1] particularly nomadic Plains Indians.

[edit] Adverb

Indian style (not comparable)

1. (of sitting) cross-legged

[edit] Synonyms

• criss-cross applesauce
• cross-legged
• tailor-fashion

[edit] Translations

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Many translations at: Wordreference.com: Sitting Indian style – esp. various “sitting Turkish style” are most literal.

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ Word for the Wise: Topic: Indian style, from Merriam Webster