moerie

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Caribbean Hindustani

Etymology

From Bhojpuri , from Sanskrit मूर्धन् (mūrdhan) or मुख (mukha).

Noun

moerie

  1. (Suriname, anatomy) head

Alternative forms

  • moer (alternative spelling)
  • muri (Guyana)

References

  • Beknopt Nederland-Sarnami Woordenboek met Sarnami Hindoestani-Nederlanse Woordenlijst‎ (in Dutch), Paramaribo: Instituut voor Taalwetenschap, 2002
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