"murga" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hindi मुर्ग़ा (murġā, “rooster”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|मुर्ग़ा|t=rooster}} Hindi मुर्ग़ा (murġā, “rooster”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} murga (uncountable)
  1. A stress position used as corporal punishment in parts of South Asia. The punished person has to squat and loop the arms behind the knees to grip the ears. Wikipedia link: Murga punishment Tags: uncountable Synonyms: murgha
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Alternative forms

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