kohinoor Meaning, Definition & Usage

Koh`i*noor", Koh`*nur noun (Also<
  • Kohinoor
  • Kohnur
)
Etymology
Per. koh-i-nr, lit., mountain of light.
Definitions
  1. A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers.

Webster 1913