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Ahir

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[uh-heer] / əˈhɪər /

noun

  1. a member of the caste of cowherds and milkmen in India.


Etymology

Origin of Ahir

< Hindi < Sanskrit abhīra

Example Sentences

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Artesia City Councilmember Zeel Ahir said the strip of businesses along Pioneer Boulevard is the “heart and soul” of the area for Indians.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025

Nicola Burns, director of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, said: "Congratulations to Ahir whose blending of his family's personal story is funny yet emotional, political yet positive, clever and engaging, powerful and tender."

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023

Ms Moses said that she and chairman of the National Eisteddfod management board, Ashok Ahir, had received "personal, unfair and inappropriate messages" following news reports about its decision.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2023

Ahir and famous for its version of dondurma, Turkish ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Asben, Air, or Ahir, a kingdom of Africa, in the Sahara.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various