miri

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A member of an originally hill-dwelling people of the eastern Himalayas who subsequently settled in the Assam valley.

- Any of a number of Tibeto-Burman languages of the Miris.


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Origin:
early 19th century. From Assamese Miri, apparently originally designating the hill-dwelling Miris, of uncertain origin


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of or relating to the Miris or their languages.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century. From Assamese Miri, apparently originally designating the hill-dwelling Miris, of uncertain origin




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