bagheli
|ba-ghe-li|
/bəˈɡeɪli/
of or from the Baghel/Baghelkhand region (people/language)
Etymology
'bagheli' originates from Hindi/related local Indo-Aryan usage, specifically the name 'Baghel' (बघेल/बघैली) referring to the Baghel clan and region; the element 'bagh' historically associated with 'tiger' or the clan name.
'bagheli' developed as an adjectival and demonymic form from the regional/tribal name 'Baghel' (used for the ruling clan and inhabitants of Baghelkhand) and came to denote both the people and their language; the clan-name itself traces through Prakrit forms from Sanskrit roots related to 'vyāghra' (tiger).
Initially it identified members or things of the Baghel clan or Baghelkhand region; over time it has been used specifically for the regional language and as an adjective describing origin or cultural association.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Baghelkhand region of central India; also used to refer to the language itself.
She speaks bagheli at home with her family.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the Baghelkhand region, its people, culture, or language.
Bagheli folk songs are an important part of regional culture.
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