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Definition of Kohnur

Kohnur
Kohinoor Koh`i*noor", Kohnur Koh`*nur, n. [Per. koh-i-n?r, lit., mountain of light.] A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers.

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