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khukuri

/ˈkuːkəri/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkuːkəri/

A curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas, holding cultural and religious significance in Nepal.

  • 🇷🇺Изогнутый стальной нож с острой как бритва кромкой, используемый в бою гуркхами, имеющий культурное и религиозное значение в Непале.
  1. Traditional Nepalese knife B2 formal

    A curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge, traditionally used in combat by the Gurkhas and holding cultural and religious significance in Nepal.

    • The Gurkha soldier carried a khukuri as part of his ceremonial uniform.
    • During the festival, the khukuri was used in a traditional ritual.
    • He displayed his antique khukuri, passed down through generations.

    🇷🇺Традиционный непальский нож

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