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mleccha.

A foreign barbarian in ancient India.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/məˈlɛ.tʃə/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A foreign barbarian in ancient India.

    derogatory · historical
  2. A foreigner; especially one who is not Hindu.

    derogatory
Where this word comes from

Transliteration of Sanskrit म्ले॒च्छ (mlecchá). Doublet of Mech.

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