khā

[ khah ]

noun

1. the seventh letter of the Arabic alphabet, representing a velar spirant consonant sound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of khā¹

From Arabic

Example Sentences

Viśā'khā, skt., a wealthy matron of Sāvatthi, one of Buddha's most distinguished woman lay-disciples.

From Project Gutenberg

Tan munaiyān khā lao khet, Agao, labra, gāli det; Kahe ko, labra, gāli de; Apni bhuntia gin, gin le. or— The field is Rāma’s, the little birds are Rāma’s; O birds, eat your fill; the little birds have eaten up the corn.

From Project Gutenberg

When the leader of the gang cleared his throat violently it was a sign to prepare for action, and he afterwards gave the jhirni or signal for the murder, by saying either ‘Tamākhu khā lo,’ ‘Begin chewing tobacco’; ‘Bhānja ko pān do,’ ‘Give betel to my nephew’; or ‘Ayi ho to ghiri chalo,’ ‘If you are come, pray descend.’

From Project Gutenberg