an order of the Sikh religion, founded (1699) by Guru Gobind Singh. Members vow to wear the five Ks and to follow the rules enshrined in the Sikh code of conduct (the Rehat Maryada)
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khal•sa
(käl′sə),USA pronunciation n.
- Eastern Religionsa martial fraternity originated in 1699 and remaining as one of the closely knit communities of the Sikhs.
- Hindi khālṣa literally, pure
Arabic khāliṣah - 1770–80