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1. aapa, n. View full entry 1998
...An older sister. Also used as a term of respect or familiarity to an older woman....
2. abhinaya, n. View full entry 1880
...In Indian dance: the use of any of various expressive techniques to convey a mood, emotion, theme, or idea....
3. abhisheka, n. View full entry 1834
...In India: any of various ceremonies involving a ritual washing or anointing. ...
4. acharya, n. View full entry 1792
...In South Asia: a spiritual teacher or leader. Also as a title, either preceding or following a proper name. Cf. Sankaracharya...
5. adda, n. View full entry 1951
...Chiefly in West Bengal and Bangladesh: a gathering where free-flowing, informal conversation takes place; conversation of this type, chat. Also: a meeting place, spec. an (illicit) establishment serving alcoholic beverages....
6. agarbatti, n. View full entry 1884
...An incense stick; (as a mass noun) incense....
7. almirah, n. View full entry 1788
...A free-standing cupboard, wardrobe, or other storage unit: (also) a chest of drawers....
8. aloo, n. View full entry 1916
...In South Asian cookery: a potato; a dish containing this. Cf. aloo chaat...
9. aloo chaat, n. View full entry 1954
...In South Asian cookery: a spicy potato snack served as salad, light meal, or side dish. Cf. chaat...
10. amlah, n. View full entry c1778
...In South Asia (esp. India): the body of officials who staff a courthouse; a member of this body....
11. aumil, n. View full entry 1800
...In South Asia: a non-European factor, esp. a collector of revenue. Cf. amildar...
12. baba, n.2 View full entry 1771
...Father. Also used as a respectful from of address for an older man; cf. baba...
13. badam, n. View full entry 1798
...In South Asia: an almond. Freq. attrib....
14. badmash, n. View full entry 1843
...A scoundrel, a rogue; a miscreant; a hooligan, a ruffian....
15. bahu, n. View full entry 1959
...A daughter-in-law, esp. one who follows the tradition of living with her husband's family after marriage....
16. Bakrid, n. View full entry 1671
...In South Asia: the Islamic festival commemorating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son upon God's commandment; = Eid-al-Adha...
17. bap, n.2 View full entry 1842
...A father. Freq. with possessive adjective. Also as a respectful form of address to one's father or (in Caribbean use) any older man, esp. one of South Asian descent. Cf....
18. Bharatanatyam, n. View full entry 1944
...A classical dance form originating in Southern India, traditionally performed by a solo dancer with instrumental and sometimes vocal accompaniment, and consisting of rhythmic, expressive, and narrative elements. Cf. nritta,...
19. bustee, n. View full entry 1834
...In South Asia: a village or group of huts; a shanty town, a slum....
20. chaat, n. View full entry 1954
...In South Asian cookery: a snack or salad consisting of chopped and spiced fruit or vegetables. Freq. attrib. or as postmodifier....
