at and t cellular: Word of the Day: Kirana

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Thursday, September 21, 2023

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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.

"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

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." ...