"Meruland" meaning in English

See Meruland in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Meru + -land. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Meru|-land}} Meru + -land Head templates: {{en-prop}} Meruland
  1. The traditional homeland of the Meru people in Kenya. Wikipedia link: Meru County
    Sense id: en-Meruland-en-name-6XrgFQd2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -land

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