Hindu Kush Definition

ko͝osh, kŭsh
pronoun

A mountain range in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Alternative form of Hindu Kush.
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Origin of Hindu Kush

  • From Persian هندوکش (Hindūkuš, Hendukoš, “Mountains of the Indus / of India”). According to 19th century reports also interpreted it as compound of هندو (Hendu) + کش (koš-) in popular etymology, which would mean "Hindu-slayer".

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  • Attested in English from the 18th century.

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