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Maratha - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Maratha : (noun)
1: a member of a people of India living in Maharashtra [syn: Maratha,
Mahratta]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Mahratta \Mah*rat"ta\, n. [Hind. Marhat[=a], Marh[=a]tt[=a], the
name of a famous Hindoo race, from the old Skr. name
Mah[=a]-r[=a]shtra.]
One of a numerous people inhabiting the southwestern part of
India. Also, the language of the Mahrattas; Mahrati. It is
closely allied to Sanskrit. -- a. Of or pertaining to the
Mahrattas. [Written also Maratha.]
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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