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terai Definition

te·rai (tə rī′)

noun

a soft, broad-brimmed, double-crowned hat of felt, worn for protection against the sun

Etymology: after Terai, region in NW India, where first worn by travelers

terai Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • rice: July, 2006 Release of new rice variety for the terai and inner terai rice production environment in Nepal.
  • production: July, 2006 Release of new rice variety for the terai and inner terai rice production environment in Nepal.

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