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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The East Indian teak, Tectona grandis. See teak and Tectona.

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  • noun (Hinduism) a Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India; a special characteristic is often the exclusive occupation of its male members (such as barber or potter)

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  • See citation on shudra.

    May 5, 2009