आँचल

Hindi

Etymology

Inherited from Prakrit 𑀅𑀁𑀘𑀮 (aṃcala), from Sanskrit अञ्चल (añcala). Compare Awadhi आँचर (ā̃car), Braj आँचर (ā̃car). Doublet of अँचला (ãclā) and अंचल (añcal).

Pronunciation

• (Delhi Hindi) IPA^(key): /ɑ̃ː.t͡ʃəl/, [ä̃ː.t͡ʃɐl]

Noun

आँचल • (ā̃cal) m (Urdu spelling آن٘چَل)

1. end of sari; the end of a sari wrapped around breast
2. the border or hem of a cloak, veil, shawl, or mantle
3. (figuratively) bosom