noun
tali
talee
noun
1
A traditional marriage necklace or cord, particularly in South Indian and Sri Lankan wedding customs.
"The groom tied the tali around the bride's neck during the ceremony."
How to Use Tali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred cord or pendant tied by the groom around the bride's neck in South Asian wedding rituals.
Word Forms
talis plural
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Etymology
Of Dravidian origin, related to Tamil and Telugu words for the wedding cord.