Manipuri
noun
Man·i·pu·ri
Definition of Manipuri
Manipuri
orManipuris
1a : a people inhabiting the Manipur region of Assam near the Burma border b : a member of such people c : meithei
2 : a dance form associated especially with Manipur in northern India and characterized by a gentle lyrical style — compare bharata natya kathak kathakali
3 : manipur
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Origin and Etymology of manipuri
from Manipur state
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