English

Noun

jirga ‎(plural jirgas)

1. A gathering of elders or leaders in Pakistan or Afghanistan, especially within a tribe.
   • 2007 August 7, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, “Bush Differs With Karzai on Iran”, in New York Times:

     Mr. Karzai and General Musharraf are expected to meet this week at a jirga, an assembly of leaders from their nations.

Anagrams

• jagir