- dhobi
- dho|bi [ `doubi ] noun count INDIAN ENGLISHsomeone whose job is to wash clothes
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Dhobi — Mumbaikar dhobis at work in the Mahalaxmi area Total population 11,700,000 [1] Languages … Wikipedia
dhobi — [dō′bē] n. 〚Hindi < dhob, washing; akin to Sans dhāvati, (he) cleans, dhavala, shining white < IE base * dheu , gleaming〛 in India, a person who does laundry * * * … Universalium
dhobi — [dō′bē] n. [Hindi < dhob, washing; akin to Sans dhāvati, (he) cleans, dhavala, shining white < IE base * dheu , gleaming] in India, a person who does laundry … English World dictionary
dhobi — n. (pl. dhobis) Ind. etc. a washerman or washerwoman. Phrases and idioms: dhobi (or dhobi s) itch a tropical skin disease; an allergic dermatitis. Etymology: Hindi dhobi f. dhob washing … Useful english dictionary
dhobi — UK [ˈdəʊbɪ] / US [ˈdoʊbɪ] noun [countable] Word forms dhobi : singular dhobi plural dhobis Indian English someone whose job is to wash clothes … English dictionary
dhobi — [ dəʊbi] noun (plural dhobis) (in the Indian subcontinent) a person whose occupation is washing clothes. Origin from Hindi dhobī, from dhob washing … English new terms dictionary
dhobi — /ˈdoʊbi/ (say dohbee) noun South Asian English someone employed to do washing; a launderer (traditionally a male Indian who washes clothes by hand). {Hindi dhobī} …
Dhobi Ghat (film) — Dhobi Ghat Theatrical release poster Directed by Kiran Rao Produced by Aamir Khan … Wikipedia
Dhobi Ghat — est un film indien réalisé par Kiran Rao et sorti le 21 janvier 2011 en Inde. Il met en scène Aamir Khan, Prateik Babbar et Monica Dogra. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution … Wikipédia en Français
Dhobi Ghat Grounds — Dhobi Ghat Ground is a popular pitch in Faisalabad. It is situated in the center of city, near the main train station and Bhawana Bazaar. It is also known as Iqbal Park. Categories: Punjab, Pakistan geography stubsFaisalabad … Wikipedia
Dhobi Ghat — Coordinates: 18°58′58.52″N 72°49′31.47″E / 18.9829222°N 72.8254083°E / 18.9829222; 72.8254083 For the film, s … Wikipedia
