Meaning of khan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kɑn/

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  1. Noun

    khan

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French chan, medieval Latin canus, caanus, from Turkic ḵān‘lord, prince’

    Definitions

    1. a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
  2. 2. an inn in some Eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

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