"nautch girl" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nautch girls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nautch girl (plural nautch girls)
  1. A dancing girl who performs the nautch. Categories (topical): Dance, Occupations, People
    Sense id: en-nautch_girl-en-noun-PxtAUpFX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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