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bhagwa scarf

bhagwa scarf

9.9
A saffron-colored scarf worn to show Hindu identity or political support
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : bufanda bhagwa
  • He tied a bhagwa scarf around his neck as a sign of devotion.

Examples

  • Many people in India wear bhagwa scarves during religious events.

  • Some political parties use the bhagwa scarf as part of their official attire.

  • At the rally, many people waved flags and donned a bhagwa scarf to express their unity.

  • He wore a bright bhagwa scarf at the festival.

  • At the rally, many people waved flags and donned a bhagwa scarf to express their unity.

  • He tied a bhagwa scarf around his neck as a sign of devotion.

  • Many people in India wear bhagwa scarves during religious events.

Synonyms

scarf
vsbhagwa scarf
134 1.0

A long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders to keep warm

is saffron colored and used as a marker of religious identity
bandana
vsbhagwa scarf
  • US
19 2.8

A large square cloth with bright patterns tied around the head or neck

is plain saffron and used to display religious affiliation
dupatta
vsbhagwa scarf
  • Indian
1 9.3

A long light scarf that women wear over their shoulders or head with traditional clothes

is saffron colored and serves as a religious identity sign
pashmina
vsbhagwa scarf
7.5

Soft wool from goats in the Himalaya used to make light, warm shawls

is saffron colored and signifies religious identity rather than material quality

Surface Forms

bhagwa scarf singular
bhagwa scarves plural

Morphology

bhagwa + scarf

The lexical composition is partly transparent: if a learner knows 'bhagwa' as meaning 'saffron' and 'scarf' as a garment, they can infer it denotes a saffron-colored scarf. However, the MWE's sociocultural sense (a symbol of Hindu identity/affiliation) is a pragmatic, cultural extension not derivable from the words alone, so full meaning requires extra cultural knowledge.

Etymology

The bhagwa scarf takes its name from bhagwa, the saffron cloth long worn by Hindu holy men and by warriors to show 'sacrifice' and strong belief. So wearing a bhagwa scarf today is a clear way to show 'Hindu identity' or support.