gurkha

Gur·kha

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Definitions of gurkha word

noun plural gurkha a member of a Rajput people, Hindu in religion, who achieved dominion over Nepal in the 18th century. 1
noun plural gurkha a Nepalese soldier in the British or Indian army. 1
noun gurkha a member of a Hindu people, descended from Brahmins and Rajputs, living chiefly in Nepal, where they achieved dominance after being driven from India by the Muslims 0
noun gurkha a member of this people serving as a soldier in the Indian or British army 0
noun gurkha a member of a people living in the mountains of Nepal, famous as soldiers 0
noun gurkha A member of the dominant ethnic group in Nepal, with a Himalayan diaspora. 0

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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