hutukhtu

noun

hu·​tukh·​tu

variants or hutuktu

hüˈtu̇k(ˌ)tü

plural -s

often capitalized

: a Lamaist dignitary believed to be an incarnation of Buddha

specifically : the spiritual ruler of Mongolia

Word History

Etymology

Mongolian khutuktu eminent, from khutuk eminence

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