GURKHAS, THE


Meaning of GURKHAS, THE in English

Gur ‧ khas, the /ˈɡɜːkəz $ ˈɡɜːr-/ BrE AmE

a ↑ regiment (=a large group of soldiers) in the British army. Originally from Nepal, they are known for being small, but very brave.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.