Keling

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a person of Indian descent Malaysia, dated, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur

Etymology

From Malay Keling, from Sanskrit कलिङ्ग (kaliṅga), a historical region of India.

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