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noun (plural: Kambojas)
- Name of an ancient Indo-Iranian warrior clan of Indo-European family.
- Name of ancient nation founded and ruled by Kambojas.
- Monarch, Prince of the Kambojas.
- A descendent of the Kamboja Kshatriyas.
- A horse raised and bred in Kamboja (also Kambojaka).
- An elephant native to Kamboja (also Kambu).
- Silver or gold native to Kamboja (also Kambu).
- Name of conch or shell native to Kamboja (also Kambu).
- Supari or Punnag (Rottleria tinctoria) native to Kamboja.
- Somavalak or Karanj native to or coming from Kamboja.
- Gold or silver bracelet, or bracelet in general (also Kambu).
- Name of a mountain located in ancient Kamboja (Afghanistan) famous for its Kambu, Kambuka or Kambujika silver (or gold).
- Name of an ancient Raaga/Raagini (musical mode) originated in ancient Kamboja (also called Kamboji, Kambhoji & Kambodi).
adjective (no comparative or superlative)
- Born in, coming from or relating to Kamboja or the Kambojas.
Etymology: - Probably from the name of legendary Indo-Iranian warrior named Kamboja, (placed at 12th generation from Swayambhuva Manu) of Indian tradtions. This Kamboja had won the prized Khadaga (Divine Sword) from Kuvalashava, the celebrated Monarch, king of Kosala ( MBH 12/166/77). It is probable that Kamboja of Shantiparva (Mahabharata) was some very earlier Kambujiya or Kambujiya , Kamboujiya of Persian traditions. See also: See: w:Etymology of Kamboja, Wikipedia article on Etymology of Kamboja
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