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Manipuri

noun
Man·i·pu·ri
plural Manipuri or Manipuris

Definition of Manipuri 

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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History and Etymology for Manipuri

from Manipur state

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