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mlechchha

mlechchha is the alternative form of mleccha.

Meaning of mleccha

Noun

mleccha (plural mlecchas or mleccha)

  1. (derogatory, historical) A foreign barbarian in ancient India.
  2. (derogatory) A foreigner; especially one who is not Hindu.
    • Near-synonym: barbarian

Forms of mlechchha

pluralmlechchhas
pluralmlechchha

Origin of mlechchha

Borrowed from Sanskrit म्ले॒च्छ (mlecchá).

Questions about mlechchha

What is mlechchha the alternative form of?
Mlechchha is the alternative form of mleccha.

Words near mlechchha in the dictionary

  1. mlech'has
  2. mlechch'a
  3. mlechch'as
  4. mlechcha
  5. mlechchas
  6. mlechchha
  7. mlechchhas
  8. mleches
  9. mlechha
  10. mlechhas
  11. mlechs

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