s. f. (M.), ) A flat square locket of gold or silver hung round the neck attached by rings to a thick silk chain; also worn hanging on the forehead by women. Paṭṛís are generally worn in sets of three, a large one between two smaller ones. A paṭṛí is intended to contain an amulet; hence it is often called tawít or phull which is really tho name of the amulet inside a fine variety of roofing and paving tile.