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Balkar

noun
Bal·kar | \ˈbälˌkär\
plural -s

Definition of Balkar 

1 : one of a Turkic people of the Russian Caucasus Mountains

2 : the Turkic language of the Balkar people

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History and Etymology for Balkar

Russian, of Turkic origin; akin to Karachai balqar, Balkar bolqar, Old Turkish bulgar mixed breed

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