noun
Holi
HOH-lee
noun
1
A Hindu spring festival celebrated by throwing colored powders and water at friends and strangers alike.
"Streets across India turn into a riot of color during Holi."
How to Use Holi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe colorful Hindu spring festival where people throw powdered dye at each other.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi holī, ultimately from Sanskrit.