"maharani" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: maharanis [plural]
Etymology: From Hindustani مہارانی / महारानी (mahārānī), from Sanskrit महा (mahā, “great”) and रानी (rānī, “queen”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{der|en|sa|महा|t=great}} Sanskrit महा (mahā, “great”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} maharani (plural maharanis)
  1. The wife of a maharajah; approximately, a queen consort. Categories (topical): Heads of state, People Related terms: rani
    Sense id: en-maharani-en-noun-nPr-yyYX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 6 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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