Kamis, 21 September 2023

Word of the Day: Kirana

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Kirana
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Kirana
noun 1. (Also "kirana store," "kirana shop") A small local store selling groceries and other general household items.

2. Groceries and household provisions.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Run down to the kirana and buy some dish soap and a dozen eggs."
"This block needs a store that sells kirana, snacks, drinks, and such."
"A kirana store is often the cornerstone of an urban neighborhood."
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Hindi, mid 19th century
Why This Word?
You might be more familiar with the term "bodega," which describes a small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood or urban areas. "Kirana" is a similar term. "Kirana," borrowed directly from the Hindi word "kirฤnฤ," comes from the Sanskrit "krฤซ," meaning "to buy." ...
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