Mleccha

[ mlech-uh, muh-lech-uh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. a non-Indian barbarian; a foreigner in ancient India.
2. a class of untouchables comprising such persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mleccha¹

From Sanskrit

Example Sentences

At this that Mleccha king, deprived of life, fell down with the animal he rode.

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Those furious elephants, urged on by Mleccha warriors dragging down with their trunks men and steeds and cars, crushed them with their feet.

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Losing the light of knowledge, and betaking themselves to an unrestrained course of conduct, they take birth as Pisachas and Rakshasas and Pretas and as individuals of diverse Mleccha species.

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And, O lord of men, numerous Mleccha kings then rule over the earth!

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And the whole world will be filled with mleccha behaviour and notions and ceremonies, and sacrifices will cease and joy will be nowhere and general rejoicing will disappear.

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