Manipuri

noun

Man·​i·​pu·​ri
plural Manipuri or Manipuris
1
a
: 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

Word History

Etymology

from Manipur state

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“Manipuri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manipuri. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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