"ghungroo" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ghungroos [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi घुँघरू (ghuṅghrū). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|hi|घुँघरू|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Hindi घुँघरू (ghuṅghrū), {{bor+|en|hi|घुँघरू}} Borrowed from Hindi घुँघरू (ghuṅghrū) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ghungroo (plural ghungroos)
  1. (music) A small metallic bell, usually part of a set strung together and worn on an anklet, especially by classical Indian dancers. Wikipedia link: ghungroo Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Percussion instruments

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