"namghar" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: namghars [plural], naamghar [alternative]
Etymology: From Assamese নামঘৰ (namghor). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|as|নামঘৰ|tr=namghor}} Assamese নামঘৰ (namghor) Head templates: {{en-noun}} namghar (plural namghars)
  1. A prayer hall in Assam for communal worship. Categories (topical): Buildings and structures, Religion

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Alternative forms

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