khukuri


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Noun 1. khukuri - a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal
knife - a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
Kingdom of Nepal, Nepal - a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China
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