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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