Omkara Glossary

By Ruchika Thukral · Edited by Patrick Kennedy · Last reviewed January 26, 2019

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Written by Ruchika Thukral

Firangi

Foreigner particularly English

Jaat

Caste

Kamarbandh

Piece of jewelry worn at the waist

Aadha-baaman

Half-brahmin, someone with Brahmin lineage from one parent only, illegitimate

Bahubali

Political enforcer

Triyacharitra

Unpredictable nature of women

Langda

One with limp

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