ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈpu̇rē noun
( plural manipuri or manipuris )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Manipur state
1.
a. : a people inhabiting the Manipur region of Assam near the Burma border
b. : a member of such people
c. : meithei 2
2. : a dance form associated especially with Manipur in northern India and characterized by a gentle lyrical style — compare bharata natya , kathak , kathakali
3. : manipur