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chappal

British  
/ ˈtʃʌpəl /

noun

  1. one of a pair of sandals, usually of leather, worn in India

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Etymology

Origin of chappal

from Hindi

Example Sentences

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Prada got into trouble in June after its models walked the runway in Milan wearing a toe-braided sandal that looked like the Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather shoe made in India.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

A short distance away from her workshop lies Kolhapur's famous chappal gully, or sandal lane, a cluster of storefronts - many of them struggling to stay afloat.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

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