"Khowar" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Khowar
  1. An Indo-Aryan language of the Dardic branch, spoken by the Kho people. Categories (topical): Languages Synonyms: Chitrali, Arniya Translations (language): खोवार (khovār) [feminine] (Hindi), चित्राली (citrālī) [feminine] (Hindi), अरनिया (arniyā) [feminine] (Hindi), کھوار (Khowar)

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