Sherpa
- Proper noun. A Himalayan ethnic group living in Nepal and Tibet.
- Proper noun. The Southern Tibetan language of this group.
- Noun. A male of the Sherpa people employed as a mountain guide or porter.
- Noun. An expert sent by a country’s leader to a summit meeting.
- Noun. A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool(,) or fleece.
- Verb. (rare) To serve as a guide or porter for another.
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