First Known Use: 1847
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Sherpa
noun Sher·pa \ˈsher-pə, ˈshər-\
: a member of a people who live in the Himalayas and who are often hired to help guide mountain climbers and carry their equipment
Full Definition of SHERPA
: a member of a Tibetan people living on the high southern slopes of the Himalayas in eastern Nepal and known for providing support for foreign trekkers and mountain climbers
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Origin of SHERPA
of Tibetan origin; akin to Tibetan (Central dialects) shārba, shārpo easterner, Sherpa
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