"tulwar" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtʌlwɑː/ [UK], /ˈtʌlwɑɹ/ [US] Forms: tulwars [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi तलवार (talvār). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|hi|तलवार}} Hindi तलवार (talvār) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tulwar (plural tulwars)
  1. A type of curved sword used in India and throughout South Asia. Wikipedia link: tulwar Categories (topical): Swords Synonyms: talwar, tulwaur Hypernyms: scimitar Translations (sword): タルワール (taruwāru) (Japanese)

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