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kukri Definition

kuk·ri (ko̵ok′rē)

noun

a long, curved knife used as a weapon by the Gurkhas of Nepal

kukri Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • carry: The famous kukri carried by Gurkha soldiers is a national weapon of Nepal and carried when the Gurkha is in civilian dress.

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