noun. a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama).
1. Noun, singular or mass Measure the length of the person from waist to knee to determine how long you want the kurta. 2. Verb, base form The local salwar kameez for women or kurta for men -- a loose tunic over light trousers -- works well in hot, humid weather.