Padma Shri

/ (ˈpʌdmə ˈʃriː) /

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noun

(in India) an award for distinguished service in any field

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for Padma Shri

Hindi: lotus decoration

Words nearby Padma Shri

padeye, pad foot, padishah, padkos, padlock, Padma Shri, padouk, Padova, padparadschah sapphire, padre, Padre Island

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