"phurba" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phurbas [plural], purba [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} phurba (plural phurbas)
  1. A dagger used in Tibetan ritual. Synonyms: kila
    Sense id: en-phurba-en-noun-5gX1vcXc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Buddhism, Swords

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Alternative forms

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