Associations to the word «Gurkhas»

Wiktionary

GURKHA, noun. A member of the dominant ethnic group in Nepal, with a Himalayan diaspora
GURKHA, noun. A member of this people recruited to serve in their own elite units in the British and Indian army
GURKHA, adjective. Referring or belonging to the Gurkha people
GURKHA, adjective. Referring or belonging to Gurkha soldiers

Dictionary definition

GURKHA, noun. A member of the Nepalese force that has been part of the British army for 200 years; known for fierceness in combat.
GURKHA, noun. A member of Hindu people descended from brahmins and Rajputs who live in Nepal.

Wise words

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