ਕੁਰਸੀ

Definition

A seat with a back; the manja (rope cot) is its village cousin.

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Etymology

'ਕੁਰਸੀ' (kursi) also has its origins in Persian, where it refers to a seat or chair. The term has been integrated into Punjabi due to cultural exchanges.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਕੁਰਸੀ' is used in both formal and informal registers in everyday language, present in discussions around home and office furniture.

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