poonam
(India) A sari made of imported polyester, as opposed to a traditional cotton sari.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(India) A sari made of imported polyester, as opposed to a traditional cotton sari.
She went on to explain, "Now only old women wear those coarse cotton saris, control cheeralu [cheeralu is the Telugu word for saris]. They are like gunnysacks. Poonams are modern. They are brightly colored and do not fade. But they cling…
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