The following terms are used in 5 TO 1:
Agnimar cliff: Highest point of Koyanagar
Amma: Mother (Kannada language)
Appa: Father (Kannada language)
Baaba: Father (Marathi language)
Banyan tree: A type of tree that usually has a twisted trunk and branches
Beti: daughter (Hindi language)
Bindi: A dot or forehead decoration that is placed between eyebrows
Chai: Tea
Chawl: a type of building found in India, often with 4 to 5 stories and about 10 to 20 tenements referred to as kholis.
Chhau: A tribal dance
Chikan: Embroidery, such as what may be seen around the collar of an expensive kurta
Choosing Ceremony: The ceremony at which a girl officially chooses her husband (the winner of her tests)
Didi: Elder sister (Hindi language)
Dupatta: Scarf
Ghar Jamai: Son-in-law (Hindi language)
Hun market: The market where all goods (bother legal and illegal) in Koyanagar are sold
Kantha quilt: A quilt made up of a variety of colored fabrics
Kholi: A room found in a chawl in India
Khichdi: An Indian dish made from rice and lentils
Koyanagar: Fictional country located on the West coast of India
Kurta: A tunic or long shirt
Ji: A term of respect added to a name, such as Mummy-ji or Nani-ji
Juti: Handmade shoes worn by either men or women. Women’s are often embroidered or covered in beads.
Lathi: A large stick used as a weapon
Lift: A British term for elevator
Maharaja: A great ruler or king
Mannipudi: Fictional village located north of city center (approximately 2.5 hours walk)
Marwari: Horse native to India with inward-turning ear tips
Mota Bhai: Big brother. May be used for someone who is not a biological brother. (Hindi language)
Mota Masi: Great Aunt on maternal side (Hindi language)
Paan: A combination of betel leaf, areca nut and tobacco. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects.
Pungi: A wind instrument played by snake charmers
Registry: The book used to manage all citizens of Koyanagar
Roti: A flat, unleavened bread
Ruby drops: A necklace with a number of rubies shaped like drops
Sari: Six yards of fabric wrapped into a dress by Indian women
Sass: Mother-in-law (Hindi language)
Shahi Korma: A mild, creamy curry made with mutton or lamb
Sherwani: A long, coat-like garment
_713703656.jpg)
Sitar: A plucked stringed instrument
State Council: The group of women who run Koyanagar
Tagore: Rabindranath Tagore was a famous Indian poet and musician
Water-wallah: A servant who carries fresh water
Uncle: A term used to show respect for a man older than yourself.
Vermillion: A brilliant red or scarlet pigment originally made from the powdered mineral cinnabar. May be used for bindi (see above).
yira: The currency of Koyanagar