Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An Indo-European language prevailing in the Panjab (Punjaub, ‘Five Rivers’), in northwestern India, related to Hindi, etc.

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  • adjective Alternative form of Punjabi.
  • noun Alternative form of Punjabi.
  • proper noun Alternative form of Punjabi.

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  • noun the Indic language spoken by most people in Punjab in northwestern India
  • noun a member of the majority people of Punjab in northwestern India

Etymologies

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From Persian پنج (panj) (five) + آب (āb) (water) = The Land of Five Rivers + Persic adjectival form ی (ī).

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