HyperDic: gurkha

English > 2 senses of the word Gurkha:
NOUNperson Gurkhaa member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years
person Gurkhaa member of Hindu people descended from brahmins and Rajputs who live in Nepal
English > Gurkha: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years; known for fierceness in combat.
BroadersoldierAn enlisted ... / enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
English > Gurkha: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA member of Hindu people descended from brahmins and Rajputs who live in Nepal.
BroaderNepalese, NepaliA native or inhabitant of Nepal
Spanishgorkha, gurkha

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