"Kuru" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit कुरु (kuru) Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|sa|कुरु|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Sanskrit कुरु (kuru), {{bor+|en|sa|कुरु}} Borrowed from Sanskrit कुरु (kuru) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kuru
  1. (Hinduism, historical) an ancient kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata. Tags: Hinduism, historical Categories (topical): Hinduism
    Sense id: en-Kuru-en-name-BMjqoGmw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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