Balkar

noun

Bal·​kar
ˈbälˌkär
plural -s
1
: one of a Turkic people of the Russian Caucasus Mountains
2
: the Turkic language of the Balkar people

Word History

Etymology

Russian, of Turkic origin; akin to Karachai balqar, Balkar bolqar, Old Turkish bulgar mixed breed

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“Balkar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balkar. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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