Etymology

Keling

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Today it means: a person of Indian descent Full definition →

Malay Keling ← Sanskrit कलिङ्ग
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromकलिङ्ग
  2. Malay · derived fromKeling
  3. English todayKeling

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

Words from the same roots

Sanskritकलिङ्ग all →

Kalinga

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