bhabar

noun

bha·​bar ˈbä-bər How to pronounce bhabar (audio)
plural -s
1
: a valuable Indian fiber grass (Ischaemum angustifolium) used for making mats, rope, and paper

called also baib grass

2
: a sedge (Eriophorum comosum) found with bhabar and used for the same purposes

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bhābar

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“Bhabar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bhabar. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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