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Shunga

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊŋə/

The English word “Shunga” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the ancient Indian Shunga Empire that flourished between 187 and 78 B.C.E.

Etymology

Possibly from Sanskrit शुङ्ग (śuṅga, “fig tree”).

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