bangle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
  2. noun cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बंग्ली (baṅglī, “glass bracelet”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bracelet

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