"mutlub" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hindi [Term?], from Arabic مَطْلُوب (maṭlūb). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|}} Hindi [Term?], {{der|en|ar|مَطْلُوب}} Arabic مَطْلُوب (maṭlūb) Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} mutlub (plural not attested)
  1. (India, historical) The gist or crux of something; the main point. Tags: India, historical, no-plural
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