mandi
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- noun
- Indian
- During the harvest season, the mandi becomes the busiest place in the village as traders come to buy crops.
Examples
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(41) Mandi says:
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(203) Mandi P says:
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Kajli is an important breed of sheep found in the districts of Sargodha, Gujrat, Mandi Baha-ud-Din, and Mianwali.
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In that stabbing campaign, a notorious gang from the area of Bhatti Gate to Heera Mandi, named 'Lal Jhandi,' was extensively involved.
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Every Sunday, the farmers gather at the local mandi to sell their fresh produce.
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The bustling mandi was filled with vibrant colors and the aroma of spices from various stalls.
Synonyms
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A market where local farmers sell fresh fruit and vegetables directly to people
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2.3
An outdoor market where people who grow food sell fresh fruit and vegetables directly to customers
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2.8
A place outside where farmers sell fresh fruits and vegetables
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3.5
An outdoor market where farmers sell fresh fruits and vegetables directly
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Etymology
Mandi for a market comes from Hindi and Urdu, where it means 'market' or a place farmers bring their crops to sell. Think of the busy morning market full of farmers and buyers — that image explains why mandi today means a local market for food and goods.