释义 |
ben·gal I. \(ˈ)ben|gȯl, -eŋ|-, -|gäl, ˈ ̷ ̷_gəl\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Bengal, region of the Indian subcontinent : of or from the region of Bengal in northeastern India and East Pakistan : of the kind or style prevalent in Bengal : bengalese, bengali II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from Bengal (region) : any of various fabrics: as a. : a silk or striped cotton woven in Bengal b. : an imitation of such a fabric |