Gurkha definition
The Gurkha royal house of Shah united all Nepal under its rule.
In 2009, Gurkha veterans were awarded better terms in the UK.
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Origin of gurkha
- Nepalese from Sanskrit gorakṭaḥ cowherd Sanskrit gauḥ cow gwou- in Indo-European roots Sanskrit rakṭati he protects
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition