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dowry meaning in Bengali

যৌতুক jōutuk

/ˈdaʊəɹi/

dowry in Bengali: যৌতুক (jōutuk), পণ (pon). In English, dowry means payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

Bengali words for dowry

property or payment given at time of marriage
যৌতুক jōutuk, পণ pon

English meaning of dowry

  1. noun Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.
  2. noun Payment by the groom or his family to the bride's family.
  3. noun Inheritance from a deceased husband to his widow.
  4. noun A natural gift or talent.

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Questions about dowry in Bengali

What is the meaning of dowry in Bengali?
Dowry in Bengali is যৌতুক (jōutuk), পণ (pon).
dowry এর বাংলা অর্থ কী?
Dowry: যৌতুক (jōutuk), পণ (pon).
What does dowry mean in English?
Dowry means payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

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