choora

[ choor-uh ]

noun

1. an Indian dagger having a sharply pointed, single-edged blade.

Word History and Origins

Origin of choora¹

From Hindi

Example Sentences

The job was left to Christians like Mr. Eric, known derogatorily as “choora,” or dirty.

From New York Times

“Imran called Sahwan a choora,” says Pastor Amir Gill, a local resident who says he witnessed the argument.

From Time