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कवि

kavi

Poet

Intermediatenoun · masculine

Definition

A poet; one who composes verse, traditionally honoured as a public performer.

Example

कवि ने अपनी नई रचना मंच से सुनाई।

The poet recited his new composition from the stage.

Cultural Note

Kavi sammelans — late-night open-air poetry gatherings where poets perform to cheering crowds — remain a living mass entertainment across North India.

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