Punjabi · Nature & Environment
ਮੱਝ
majjh
Buffalo
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The water buffalo — pride of the Punjabi dairy household.
Example
ਮੱਝ ਦਾ ਦੁੱਧ ਗਾੜ੍ਹਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
Buffalo milk is thick.
Etymology
'ਮੱਝ' (majjh) is derived from the Punjabi dialects and commonly refers to buffaloes, which are critical in agricultural communities.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਮੱਝ' is primarily used in informal, rural contexts and is prevalent in spoken Punjabi, especially among farmers.