Category:Kohinoor

Koh`i*noor", Koh`*nur, n. Etym: [Per. koh-i-n, lit., mountain of light.]

Defn: A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers.