Gurka

Gur·kha (g

)

1. A member of a Rajput ethnic group predominant in Nepal.

2. A member of this people serving in the British or Indian armies.

[Nepalese, from Sanskrit goraka, cowherd : Sanskrit gau, cow; see g^wou- in Indo-European roots + Sanskrit rakati, he protects.]

Gurkha [ˈgʊəkɑː ˈgɜːkə]

n pl -khas, -kha

1. (Social Science / Peoples) 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

2. (Military) a member of this people serving as a soldier in the Indian or British army

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Noun	1.	Gurkha - a member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years; known for fierceness in combat soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention"
	2.	Gurkha - a member of Hindu people descended from brahmins and Rajputs who live in Nepal Nepalese, Nepali - a native or inhabitant of Nepal

Translations

Gurkha [ˈgɜːkə] N → gurkha mf, gurja mf

Gurkha

n → Gurkha mf

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These include the Persian Immortals of Darius; the Spartans of King Leonidas, the Roman Praetorian Guard, the Ninja, the Mongol Hordes, the Prussian Guard, the Stonewall Brigade, the Gurkas, the Green Berets, the U.

The Immortals by Internet Bookwatch

Spectators were giving the Gurkas a rousing reception in the wake of a decision by Home Secretary and Redditch MP Jacqui Smith to allow veterans to settle in the UK.

Fun for the family at Bower festival; ANCIENT: Fervent cheering for ... by Birmingham Mail (England)

Ruell to a second life sentence, to be served after the first, on the armed burglary charge, and up to 20 years each on the arson charge at the Martowski home and the unarmed burglary charge at the Gurka home.

Ruell found guilty of murder; Life in prison for beating woman to ... by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)

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