thuggee

UK
/ˈθʌɡiː/
US
/ˈθʌɡi/

Traduzioni

thuggeenoun
thuggees
pl
The British authorities worked to suppress thuggee in India during the 19th century.
Британские власти работали над подавлением тугги в Индии в XIX веке.
thuggeeadjective
UK
/ˈθʌɡiː/
US
/ˈθʌɡi/
Used attributively in phrases such as "thuggee rituals" to qualify a noun.

Definizioni

thuggeenoun
A member of a historical group of professional robbers and murderers in India who strangled their victims.
The thuggee were feared for their brutal methods and secretive operations.
The system or practice of organized robbery and murder carried out by the historical Thugs in India.
British authorities launched campaigns to suppress thuggee in the 1830s.
thuggeeadjective
Relating to the historical Thugs of India or their practices.
Thuggee rituals often involved elaborate ceremonies dedicated to Kali.