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Poonam

name
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A Hindu female given name derived from a Hindi word for "full moon."
"Her grandmother named her Poonam because she was born on the night of a full moon."
noun
1
A sari made from imported polyester fabric rather than traditional cotton or silk.
"She preferred a poonam sari for everyday wear because it needed less ironing."

How to Use Poonam

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In plain EnglishAs a name, it means "full moon"; as a noun, it refers to a type of polyester sari.

Word Forms

poonams plural

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Etymology

From Hindi पूनम (pūnam), meaning "full moon."

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