Mleccha
American
[mlech-uh, muh-lech-uh]
/ ˈmlɛtʃ ə, məˈlɛtʃ ə /
noun
Hinduism.
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a non-Indian barbarian; a foreigner in ancient India.
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a class of untouchables comprising such persons.
Etymology
Origin of Mleccha
From Sanskrit
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