ਤਕੀਆ

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Punjabi

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Classical Persian تکیه (takya). Compare Hindi तकिया (takiyā).

Noun

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ਤਕੀਆ (takīām (Shahmukhi spelling تکیه)

  1. pillow, cushion, bolster
  2. prop, support
  3. refuge, shelter, succour
  4. (Islam) takyeh

Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • ਤਕੀਆ”, in Punjabi-English Dictionary, Patiala: Punjabi University, 2024