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 Definitions of gurkha  [ˈgɜr kə, ˈgʊər-]  

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Definition of 'gurkha' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) Gurkha
a Nepalese soldier in the British or Indian army.

Etymology:  (1805–15)

Definition of 'gurkha' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) Gurkha
a member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years; known for fierceness in combat

2. (noun) Gurkha
a member of Hindu people descended from brahmins and Rajputs who live in Nepal

'gurkha' - Nearby Entries  

guppy  gur  gurgle  gurkha  gurnard  gurney  guru  



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