Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mujra

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.18 in modern English

Syllables: mu-jra
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of exotic dance in India, traditionally performed by courtesans under the Mughal Empire as well as in modern forms.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Princes of royal blood and English Governors of provinces were eager to be invited by him, for he served the best of food and wine and sometimes, as a bonus and with admirable discretion, arranged for the most cultured whores from the city's old quarter to perform mujra songs and dances for them."
"Mujra is symbolic of total submission before a royal patron."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does mujra mean?: A form of exotic dance in India, traditionally performed by courtesans under the Mughal Empire as well as in modern forms.

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