Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-duh]
- /ˈpɜr də/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pur-duh]
- /ˈpɜr də/
Definitions of purda word
- noun purda the seclusion of women from the sight of men or strangers, practiced by some Muslims and Hindus. 1
- noun purda a screen, curtain, or veil used for this purpose. 1
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Origin of purda
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Hindi, Urdu pardah curtain < Persian
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Parts of speech for Purda
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
purda popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.