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Dastarkhwan

दस्तरख़्वान
said das-tar-KHWAAN
also written: Dastarkhan, Dastarkhwaan
Meaning

A cloth spread on the floor on which food is served; the shared meal itself.

Literally: hand-cloth

Related words
SANSKRIT

Parosna

To serve food, laying it out for those who eat.

ARABIC

Ziyaafat

A feast or banquet given in honour of guests.

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