"guz" meaning in English

See guz in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɡʌz/ Forms: guzes [plural], guz [plural], guzzes [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi गज़ (gaz) and Urdu گز (gaz), from Classical Persian گز (gaz). Doublet of gudge. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|गज़}} Hindi गज़ (gaz), {{bor|en|ur|گز|tr=gaz}} Urdu گز (gaz), {{der|en|fa-cls|گز|tr=gaz}} Classical Persian گز (gaz), {{dbt|en|gudge}} Doublet of gudge Head templates: {{en-noun|+|guz|guzzes}} guz (plural guzes or guz or guzzes)
  1. A unit of length used in parts of Asia, ranging from 24 to 41 inches and historically used for measuring textiles, comparable to the English yard. Wikipedia link: guz Categories (topical): Units of measure Synonyms: gudge, Mughal yard, guzz [obsolete], gaz [transliteration] Derived forms: Guzz [possibly] Related terms: guzzy
    Sense id: en-guz-en-noun-yKfKF5H4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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