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Sind⋅hi

[sin-dee] noun, plural Sind⋅his, (especially collectively) Sind⋅hi for 1, adjective
–noun
1. an inhabitant of Sind.
2. a modern Indic language of the lower Indus valley.
–adjective
3. of or pertaining to Sind or its inhabitants.

Origin:
1895–1900; < Ar Sindī, equiv. to Sind Sind (< Hindi sindhu sea, ocean; cf. Skt sindhu river; cf. hindi) + suffix of appurtenance
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Sin·dhi   (sĭn'dē)   
n.   pl. Sindhi or Sin·dhis
  1. A member of the predominantly Muslim people of Sind.

  2. The Indic language of Sind.

adj.  Of or relating to Sind or its people, language, or culture.

[Arabic sindī, from Sind.]
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