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Definition of mogra in English:

mogra

(also moghra)

noun

  • Especially in South Asia: Arabian jasmine, Jasminum sambac. Frequently attributive Compare pikake , "sampaguita".

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Davies (1625–1693), translator. From Hindi mogrā hammer, double jasmine (a variety of Jasminum sambac) from Sanskrit mudgara hammer.

Pronunciation

mogra

/ˈməʊɡrə/