"large, loose sash worn as a belt," 1610s, from Hindi kamarband "loin band," from Persian kamar "waist" + band "something that ties," from Avestan banda- "bond, fetter," from PIE root *bhendh- "to bind."
cumbersome
cumbrance
Cumbrian
cumbrous
cumin
cummerbund
cummin
cumulate
cumulation
cumulative
cumulo-
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