mangalsutra

English

Alternative forms

• mangalasutra, mangalasutram, mangala sutra

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Hindi मंगलसूत्र (maṅgalsūtra), ultimately from Sanskrit मंगलसूत्र (maṃgalasūtra, “auspicious thread”)

Noun

mangalsutra (plural mangalsutras)

1. A traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom.

   Synonym: marriage string

   • 2020, Avni Doshi, Burnt Sugar, Hamish Hamilton, page 16:

     A simple mangalsutra was placed around my neck […] to symbolise I was a married woman.

Further reading

• mangalsutra on Wikipedia.Wikipedia