Where does “bhangi” come from?
bhangi (English) comes from Hindi भंगी, from Hindi भांग — Alternative spelling of भाँग; hemp.
bhangi (English): A member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally...
Definitions
- A member of the Bhangi caste, traditionally...
Ancestry of “bhangi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | भंगी | user of bhang |
| 2 | Hindi | भांग | Alternative spelling of भाँग; hemp |