Kashmiri

noun

Kash·​miri kash-ˈmir-ē How to pronounce Kashmiri (audio)
kazh-
plural Kashmiris or Kashmiri
1
: an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Kashmir
2
: a native or inhabitant of Kashmir

Examples of Kashmiri in a Sentence

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This blanket’s story begins in the Himalayas, where the fibers are harvested by Kashmiri artists. Erika Owen, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025 He’s been selling Kashmiri handicrafts since 2020, and in the last few years, interest in papier-mâché jewelry has surged on his platform. Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 Another key difference between chatte rass and other Kashmiri mutton dishes is the amount of water used. Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025 After the Pulwama suicide bombing, Kashmiri Muslims were attacked all over the country. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025 Put the mustard oil in microwavable bowl for 45 seconds, take it out then add red chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder and mix with spoon and then add ginger-garlic paste and mix again and transfer to the yogurt mixture and mix well. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 The label aims to showcase regional Kashmiri, Balti, and Pahadi-language songs alongside Hindi and English singles. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 The lineup included references to the lotus and peacocks, while his larger-than-life designs, the Anarkali style that characterized him and his pride and focus on his Kashmiri heritage will continue to be reminders. Mayu Saini, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 These include Kashmiri and Konkani, and tribal languages such as Bodo and Santhali. Byvaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Kashmiri was in 1880

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“Kashmiri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kashmiri. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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