cummerbund

English

/ˈkʌməbʌnd/, /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/

noun
Definitions
  • (fashion) A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as around a man's waist together with a tuxedo or dinner jacket.

Etymology

Derived from Hindi कमरबन्द derived from Urdu کمر بند (waistband, belt) derived from Persian کمربند.

Origin

Persian

کمربند

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