moorpunky

moorpunky
\\mȯ(r)ˈpəŋkē\ noun (-es)
Etymology: Hindi morpākhī, from morpãkhī of a peacock wing, from mor peacock (from Sanskrit mayūra) + pãkh wing, feather (from Sanskrit pakṣa); from its peacock-shaped sternpiece
: a large long ornamental pleasure craft propelled by paddles and formerly used as a state barge in India

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • moorpunky — moor·pun·ky …   English syllables

  • morpunkee — variant of moorpunky …   Useful english dictionary

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