khus

English

Etymology 1

Noun

khus

  1. plural of khu

Etymology 2

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Noun

khus (uncountable)

  1. (India) vetiver
    • 2025 July 14, Sushmita Pathak, “The Aromatic Roots Indians Turn to for Cooling Relief”, in Reasons to Be Cheerful‎[1], retrieved 14 July 2025:
      Woven khus curtains or screens are typically hung in doorways or windows and sprayed with water. As hot air passes through the damp screen, it undergoes evaporative cooling, significantly reducing indoor temperatures. The khus curtains Choudhary bought online came with a purple cloth border.

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