Ottoman Turkish edit

 
پاچاوره

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From Greek πατσαβούρα (patsavoúra, rag, tatter), itself from Venetian spazzadura (trash, garbage).

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پاچاوره (paçavra)

  1. rag, tatter, a piece of old cloth, generally used for cleaning, patching, etc.
    Synonym: خرقه (hırka)
  2. dishcloth, tea towel, dishtowel, any piece of cloth used to wash or dry dishes

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