"kandak" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kandaks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kandak (plural kandaks)
  1. A unit in the Afghan army that works in cooperation with American forces. Categories (topical): Military units
    Sense id: en-kandak-en-noun-KxhVgzbr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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