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Keling

Keling noun: a person of Indian descent.

Noun

Keling (plural Kelings)

  1. (Malaysia, dated, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur) a person of Indian descent
    Synonyms:
    apu nene, k-word

Synonyms of Keling

Forms of Keling

pluralKelings
alternative formKling

Origin of Keling

From Malay Keling, from Sanskrit कलिङ्ग (kaliṅga), a historical region of India.

Questions about Keling

What does Keling mean?
Keling means a person of Indian descent.
What part of speech is Keling?
Keling is a noun.
What is the plural of Keling?
The plural of Keling is Kelings.

Words near Keling in the dictionary

  1. Kelham
  2. Kelhams
  3. Keliher
  4. kelim
  5. kelims
  6. Keling
  7. Kelings
  8. kelipot
  9. keliximab
  10. kelk
  11. kelked

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