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Added 9 October 2026

bangle

/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bangle at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration.
Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing.

Origin

Borrowed from Hindi बंग्ली (baṅglī, “glass bracelet”).

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