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Inherited from Prakrit 𑀅𑀁𑀘𑀮 (aṃcala), from Sanskrit अञ्चल (añcala). Compare Awadhi आँचर (ā̃car), Braj आँचर (ā̃car). Doublet of अँचला (ãclā) and अंचल (añcal).
- (Delhi) IPA(key): /ɑ̃ː.t͡ʃəl/, [ä̃ː.t͡ʃɐl]
आँचल • (ā̃cal) m (Urdu spelling آن٘چَل)
- end of sari; the end of a sari wrapped around breast
- the border or hem of a cloak, veil, shawl, or mantle
- (figuratively) bosom
