Bihari

/bəˈhɑri/
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Other forms: Biharis

Definitions of Bihari
  1. noun
    the Indic language spoken in Bihar (and by some people in Pakistan and Bangladesh)
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    type of:
    Sanskrit, Sanskritic language
    (Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
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