bajubandとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• IPA: /ˈbɑːdʒuːbɑːnd/

名詞

bajuband (plural bajubands)

1. A type of Indian armlet or bracelet worn around the upper arm, often ornate and made of precious metals like gold or silver, embellished with gemstones, pearls, or intricate carvings. They are a part of traditional Indian attire, particularly in bridal wear and for special occasions.
   • 1862, THE SUDDER COURT IN REGULAR AND SPECIAL APPEALS JANUARY 1861., Madras: H. SMITH AT THE FORT SAINT GEORGE GAZETTE PRESS, page 64:

     The plaintiff stated that the defendant owed her brother and agent Balakristnamma, the sum of Rs.300, for which he, defendant pledged a gold jewel called "bajuband;"…

   • 1927, H. DODWELL, editor, The Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai, volume XI, Madras: THE SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERNMENT PRESS, translation of original in Tamil, page 356:

     Before Chandâ Sâhib's son took his seat, he gave M. Lally a bajuband and a pendant set with precious stones as a nazar.

   • 2015, Steven L. Danver, Native Peoples of the World: An Encyclopedia of Groups, Cultures and Contemporary Issues, illustrated, reprint edition, Routledge, →ISBN, page 550:

     They adorn themselves with different kind of ornaments. A hansli or necklace, nath for the nose, timaniya on the ear, bajuband on the upper arm, bangles on the forearm and pajeb for the feet are marks of beauty and grace for Meena women.