"Shunga" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈʃʊŋə/
Etymology: Possibly from Sanskrit शुङ्ग (śuṅga, “fig tree”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|शुङ्ग||fig tree}} Sanskrit शुङ्ग (śuṅga, “fig tree”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Shunga (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to the ancient Indian Shunga Empire that flourished between 187 and 78 B.C.E.. Wikipedia link: Shunga Empire Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-Shunga-en-adj-75VmSCyp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

Alternative forms

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