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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Cognates and derived terms
- cummerbunded English
- Kummerbund German
- कमरबन्द Hindi
- بند Persian
- کمر Persian
- کمربند Persian
- کمر بند Urdu