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1. babu, n. View full entry 1763
...A title of respect typically appended (sometimes prefixed) to the surname of a Hindu man....
2. chela, n.2 View full entry 1834
...In esoteric Buddhism, a novice qualifying himself for initiation. Also, one who occupies the position of disciple and servant; a follower or pupil....
3. guru, n. View full entry 1613
...A Hindu spiritual teacher or head of a religious sect. Also in gen. or trivial use: an influential teacher; a mentor; a pundit....
4. jungle, n. View full entry 1776
...In India, originally, as a native word, Waste or uncultivated ground (= ‘forest’ in the original sense); then, such land overgrown with brushwood, long grass, etc.; hence, in Anglo-Indian use:...
5. pundit, n. View full entry 1661
...Now usu. in form pandit. In India: a learned or wise person; a person with knowledge of Sanskrit and Indian philosophy, religion, and law; (also) a Hindu priest or teacher....
6. Sangam, n.1 View full entry 1856
...Any one of three important Tamil literary academies in southern India which flourished until the 4th century a.d. Also used attrib. to designate the (period of) literature associated...
