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Kirana | |
noun | 1. (Also "kirana store," "kirana shop") A small local store selling groceries and other general household items.
2. Groceries and household provisions. |
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| "Run down to the kirana and buy some dish soap and a dozen eggs." | "This block needs a store that sells kirana, snacks, drinks, and such." | "A kirana store is often the cornerstone of an urban neighborhood." |
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| Hindi, mid 19th century |
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| You might be more familiar with the term "bodega," which describes a small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood or urban areas. "Kirana" is a similar term. "Kirana," borrowed directly from the Hindi word "kirānā," comes from the Sanskrit "krī," meaning "to buy." ... | |
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