"muga" meaning in English

See muga in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Assamese মুগা (muga). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|as|মুগা|tr=muga}} Assamese মুগা (muga) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} muga (uncountable)
  1. A type of wild silk found in Assam. Tags: uncountable
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