mleccha
mlec·cha
mleccha · mlecchas · mleccha
A foreign barbarian in ancient IndiaA foreign barbarian in ancient India.
/məˈlɛ.tʃə/
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, historical)A foreign barbarian in ancient India.
(derogatory)A foreigner; especially one who is not Hindu.
Near-synonym: barbarian
Origin
Transliteration of Sanskrit म्ले॒च्छ (mlecchá). Doublet of Mech.Transliteration of Sanskrit म्ले॒च्छ (mlecchá). Doublet of Mech.
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Forms
plural: mlecchas / mlecchaLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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