单词 | pithwork |
释义 | > as lemmaspithwork pithwork n. articles made of pith, esp. that of the plant Aeschynomene aspera; the craft or occupation of making such articles. ΚΠ 1875 Times 2 June 6/5 Three exquisite examples of the pithwork of Madras. These are models of temples cut out of the pith of the solah (Æschynomene paludosa), from which are made the miscalled ‘solar’ pith hats worn by Anglo-Indians. 1891 Littell's Living Age 7 Mar. 630/2 Pith-work used to be one of the arts of India; fans used to be made from ‘paddy’ corns, necklaces made out of cocoanut for children during the hûli festivities. 2000 Hindu (Nexis) 8 Aug. Pithwork is among the many handicrafts in our country, which once was part of a rich heritage and provided a means of livelihood to craftsmen. < as lemmas |
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