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डउल

noun

डउल meaning in English

A traditional Indian male garment, specifically a long coat or jacket.

Detailed Explanation

In the context of Indian English and regional dialects (particularly in North India), 'डउल' (often transliterated as 'Daul' or 'Daula') refers to a traditional outer garment. It is typically a long, loose-fitting coat or jacket, often worn over other clothes for warmth or as a formal attire. It is distinct from the 'Dhoti' or 'Kurta' and is more akin to a 'Choga' or 'Angarkha' in certain regional contexts, though usage can vary by specific local dialect.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is regional and may not be widely understood in standard Pan-Indian English. It is often used in literary or historical contexts describing traditional male attire in North India.

Example Sentences

उसने सर्दियों में डउल पहना।
He wore a Daul (long coat) in the winter.
वह पुराने स्टाइल का डउल पहनकर आया।
He came wearing a Daul of the old style.