gamosa

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Assamese গামোচা (gamüsa).

Noun

gamosa (plural gamosas)

1. A rectangular cloth, typically of red and white, used in a variety of ritual actions in Assamese culture.
   • 2011, Arupa Patangia Kalita, translated by Deepika Phukan, The Story of Felanee:

     Mamoni's father was suggesting that both houses should fly an Assamese gamosa like a flag and Moni's father wouldn't hear of it.

Related terms

• gamucha

Hiligaynon

Noun

gamosa

1. velvet