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Etymology of the English word lama

the English word lama
derived from the Tibetan word blama
derived from the Tibetan word bla-ma
derived from the Tibetan word bla

Date

The earliest known usage of lama in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

lame, lamaism, lamed

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English



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