bidi
Americannoun
plural
bidisEtymology
Origin of bidi
< Hindi bīḍī < Sanskrit vīṭikā a preparation rolled in betel leaf
Example Sentences
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They have been planting bidi tobacco for the last 18 years.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2019
A recent study estimates more than 1.7 million children work in India’s bidi rolling industry.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2019
Nipani, India A bidi tobacco taster employed by Shah Chhaganlal Ugarchand, one of the largest tobacco commission agents of the region.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2019
Despite these dangerous working conditions, a recent study showed that while bidi rolling constitutes up to 80% of female employment, the monthly income is only one third of non-bidi workers in the same area.
From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2019
Turning to my smiling companion, he spoke in Martian, of which to give you some semblance I cipher these words: 'Aru meta voluca volu li tonti tan dondore mal per vuele vonta bidi ami.'
From The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars by Gratacap, L. P.
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