gora
9.9
Having fair, light skin
- adjective
- Indian
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claro
- She was called gora by her friends because of her noticeably light skin tone.
Examples
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In many Bollywood movies, the hero is often described as gora to highlight his fair complexion.
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Some beauty products in South Asia are marketed specifically for people with gora skin.
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She has a beautiful gora complexion.
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Many families prefer gora brides for their sons.
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In many Bollywood movies, the hero is often described as gora to highlight his fair complexion.
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Some beauty products in South Asia are marketed specifically for people with gora skin.
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She was called gora by her friends because of her noticeably light skin tone.
How Light
Surface Forms
gora positive
Etymology
Gora comes from Hindi and Urdu and means 'fair' or light-skinned, going back to the older Sanskrit word gaura meaning 'white' or 'bright'. So when someone is called gora as an adjective it points to their light skin.