ਮੰਜਾ

Definition

The woven rope bed — village afternoons are napped on it under shade.

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Etymology

'ਮੰਜਾ' (manja) refers to a traditional rope cot, derived from the Sanskrit 'मञ्ज' (manja), which means 'bed' or 'couch.' This illustrates the significance of traditional furniture in Punjabi culture.

How & Where It’s Used

It is mostly used informally to describe home settings in rural areas. The term evokes nostalgic memories and is prevalent in oral traditions.

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