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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism. India, Sikhism
2. 2
   A religious symbol of Sikhism, ⟨☬⟩, having the shape of three swords: a khanda, a chakram and two kirpans. India, Sikhism

Etymology

Borrowed from Punjabi ਖੰਡਾ (khaṇḍā), from Sanskrit खड्ग (khaḍga).

Related phrases

double edged

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