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What is English word for mukku sindhu?

"Mukku sindhu" is a phrase in Telugu, a language spoken in India. There isn't a direct, single-word equivalent in English.

To understand the meaning, we need to break it down:

* Mukku: This refers to the nose.

* Sindhu: This means "ocean" or "sea."

Therefore, "mukku sindhu" literally translates to "nose ocean."

However, this phrase is not used literally. It is an idiom used in Telugu to refer to a person who is:

* Stubborn: Someone who refuses to budge or change their mind.

* Unwilling to listen to reason: Someone who won't consider another perspective.

Possible English equivalents:

* Stubborn as a mule

* Headstrong

* Set in their ways

* Obstinate

* Pig-headed (informal and slightly rude)

It's important to note that these English equivalents may not have the same cultural connotations as "mukku sindhu" in Telugu.

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