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केस

kes

Hair

Beginnernoun

Definition

The hair on a person's head.

Example

तिचे केस लांब आणि काळे आहेत.

Her hair is long and black.

Etymology

The word 'केस' (kes) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'केश' (keśa), which means hair. The term has evolved in usage across various Indo-Aryan languages, maintaining its primary meaning related to hair.

How & Where It’s Used

'केस' is commonly used in everyday conversation across different regions in Maharashtra, typically in an informal context. It appears in both spoken and written forms, though the spelling may vary slightly in regional dialects.

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