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Khalkha

American

[kal-kuh] / ˈkæl kə /

noun

a Mongolian language that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic and the chief vernacular of the eastern half of the country.

Khalkha British

/ ˈkælkə /

noun

the dialect of Mongolian that is the official language of Mongolia

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If there are any speakers of Khalkha Mongolian or southern African clicky language out there, please let me know.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011

For an interesting account of contemporary Lamaism in Mongolia see Binstead, "Life in a Khalkha Steppe Monastery," J.R.A.S.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Khalkha Lamas alone bear this badge of distinction.

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis

There is not a Khalkha Tartar who does not glory in the title of the p. 92Holy One’s Disciple.

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis

The others were the Ministers—Khans and the Highest Princes of Khalkha.

From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand

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