"turra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turras [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi/Urdu, from Persian طره (torre). Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|hi|-}} Hindi, {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|ur|-}} Urdu, {{der|en|fa|طره|tr=torre}} Persian طره (torre) Head templates: {{en-noun}} turra (plural turras)
  1. (India) A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban. Tags: India
    Sense id: en-turra-en-noun-6c7Jvax~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Indian English

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