পুরনো

Definition

Having existed for a long time; old Dhaka is puran Dhaka.

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Etymology

The term 'পুরনো' (purono) derives from the Sanskrit 'पुरातन' (purātana), meaning 'old'. It has consistently retained its meaning in the Bengali language to denote antiquity.

How & Where It’s Used

'পুরনো' is used in a variety of contexts, usually in spoken or written forms, and can be found in both formal and informal discussions.

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