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makuta

makuta

9.9
A decorated crown worn in traditional ceremonies and dances in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : corona ceremonial
  • The dancer wore a beautifully crafted makuta during the performance.

Examples

  • A beautifully crafted makuta is often passed down through generations in royal families.

  • During the ceremony, the priest placed the makuta on the statue as an offering.

  • The dancer wore a golden makuta as part of her traditional costume during the festival.

  • Have you ever seen a traditional makuta in a festival?

  • The dancer wore a golden makuta as part of her traditional costume during the festival.

  • A beautifully crafted makuta is often passed down through generations in royal families.

  • During the ceremony, the priest placed the makuta on the statue as an offering.

Synonyms

headdress
vsmakuta
18 5.6

An item worn on the head for ceremonies like weddings

is a specific ceremonial crown used in South and Southeast Asian rituals

Surface Forms

makuta singular
makutas plural

Etymology

Makuta for a ceremonial crown comes from a Sanskrit word mukuta meaning 'crown'. So a makuta is literally a traditional 'crown' worn in rituals and performances.