Kafiri

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Kaf·i·ri

(kăf′ə-rē, kə-fîr′ē)

n. Often Offensive

Any of the Indo-Iranian languages of the Nuristani. No longer in scientific use.

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Nu•ris•ta•ni

(ˌnʊər əˈstɑ ni, -ˈstæn i)

n., pl. -nis.

1. a native or inhabitant of Nuristan.

2. a group of languages spoken in Nuristan.

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Kafiri - a Dardic language spoken by the Kafir in northeastern Afghanistan

Dard, Dardic, Dardic language - any of a group of Indic languages spoken in Kashmir and eastern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan

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