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单词 moorpunky
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Definition of moorpunky in English:

moorpunky

noun mɔːˈpʌŋki
Anglo-Indian historical
  • In India: a kind of pleasure boat used on the River Ganges, built in the shape of a peacock.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From Hindi mor-paṅkhī, lit. ‘resembling a peacock's wing’ from mor-paṅkh peacock's wing (from mor peacock (from Sanskrit mayūra) + -paṅkh wing) + , feminine suffix forming adjectives.

 
 

Definition of moorpunky in US English:

moorpunky

nounmɔːˈpʌŋki
Anglo-Indian historical
  • In India: a kind of pleasure boat used on the River Ganges, built in the shape of a peacock.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From Hindi mor-paṅkhī, lit. ‘resembling a peacock's wing’ from mor-paṅkh peacock's wing (from mor peacock (from Sanskrit mayūra) + -paṅkh wing) + -ī, feminine suffix forming adjectives.

 
 
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