bhangi
bhangi is the alternative letter-case form of Bhangi.
Noun capitalized: Bhangi
Bhangi (plural Bhangis)
- A member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally restricted to cleaning latrines and handling dead bodies
Forms of bhangi
| plural | bhangis |
|---|---|
| plural | Bhangis |
| alternative form | bhangi |
| alternative form | Bhungi |
| alternative form | bhungi |
| alternative form | bungy |
| alternative form | bunghee |
Origin of bhangi
From Hindi भंगी (bhaṅgī, “user of bhang”), from भांग (bhāṅg, “hemp”).
Questions about bhangi
- What does bhangi mean?
- Bhangi means a member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally restricted to cleaning latrines and handling dead bodies.
- What is bhangi the alternative letter-case form of?
- Bhangi is the alternative letter-case form of Bhangi.
- What part of speech is bhangi?
- Bhangi is a noun.
- What is the plural of bhangi?
- The plural of bhangi is bhangis.
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