kirpan Meaning & Definition
/kɪə(ɹ)ˈpɑːn/
What Does Kirpan Mean?
Kirpan is a noun that means A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.
Kirpan at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɪə(ɹ)ˈpɑːn/ |
| Plural | kirpans |
Kirpan Definition (Noun)
- A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.
Synonyms of Kirpan
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Kirpan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kirpan (plural kirpans)
Words That Rhyme With Kirpan
Origin of Kirpan
Borrowed from Punjabi ਕਿਰਪਾਨ (kirpān), from Sanskrit कृपाण (kṛpāṇa, “sword, dagger, sacrificial knife”), from कल्पयति (kalpáyati, “he orders, apportions, cuts, trims”).