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hutukhtu

noun, often capitalized
hu·​tukh·​tu
variants: or hutuktu \ hüˈtu̇k(ˌ)tü \
plural -s

Definition of hutukhtu

: a Lamaist dignitary believed to be an incarnation of Buddha specifically : the spiritual ruler of Mongolia

History and Etymology for hutukhtu

Mongolian khutuktu eminent, from khutuk eminence

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