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bidree

bidree is the alternative form of bidri.

Meaning of bidri

Noun

bidri (uncountable)

  1. A kind of Indian ornamental metalwork made from a pewter-copper alloy inlaid with patterns in silver and then blackened.
    • There are two smaller cases of silver and bidri, or inlaid metal work, and further on two cases neatly arranged and labelled of agricultural produce and raw materials generally […]1865, Dublin international exhibition, Official catalogue (page xxiv)

Questions about bidree

What is bidree the alternative form of?
Bidree is the alternative form of bidri.

Words near bidree in the dictionary

  1. bidouble
  2. bidoublet
  3. bidoublets
  4. Bidpai
  5. Bidpay
  6. bidree
  7. bidri
  8. bidriware
  9. bidriwares
  10. bids
  11. bids adieu

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