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ambari

|am-ba-ri|

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/æmˈbɑːri/

tropical plant fiber

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ambari' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'अंबारी', where 'अंबा' meant 'mango' and '-री' is a suffix.

Historical Evolution

'अंबारी' transformed into the English word 'ambari' through transliteration.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a type of plant, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tropical Asian plant (Hibiscus cannabinus) cultivated for its fiber, which is used in making rope and paper.

The ambari plant is often grown in India for its strong fibers.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/09 10:06