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Panihaar

पनहार
said pa-ni-HAAR
also written: panhar, panihaar, panihaaran
Meaning

A water-drawer or water-carrier, especially a woman who fetches water from a well.

Literally: from paani (water)

Related words
ARABIC

Saqqa

Water-carrier; one who fetches and gives water.

PERSIAN

Bhishti

A water-carrier who supplied water from a leather bag.

ARABIC

Mashk

A leather water-bag carried by a water-bearer.

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