TALUK

Etymology

Noun

taluk (plural taluks)

A hereditary estate in parts of India; subsequently, an administrative subdivision of a district.

Synonyms

• tahsil

• tahasil

• tehsil

Anagrams

• taklu, tulka

Source: Wiktionary


Ta*look", Ta*luk", n. Etym: [Ar. ta'lluq.]

Definition: A large estate; esp., one constituting a revenue district or dependency the native proprietor of which is responsible for the collection and payment of the public revenue due from it. [India]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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