piuri

noun

pi·​u·​ri

variants or less commonly pioury

pēˈ(y)u̇rē

plural piuris also piouries

: indian yellow sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

Hindi piyūṛī; akin to Sanskrit pīta yellow

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now