छींट

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ashokan Prakrit *𑀙𑀺𑀝𑁆 (*chiṭ). Related to छींटना (chī̃ṭnā, to splash, scatter), छिड़कना (chiṛaknā). Probably unrelated to Sanskrit चित्र (citra, spotted), whence चीता (cītā, cheetah).

Pronunciation

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  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /t͡ʃʰĩːʈ/

Noun

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छींट (chī̃ṭf

  1. splash, drop; scattering
    पानी की छींटें मारनाpānī kī chī̃ṭẽ mārnāto splash water (at someone)
  2. the stain made on fabric from a drop of water or other liquid
  3. chintz (a calico-pattern Indian fabric)

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