KOHINOOR

{ Koh′i‐noor″, Koh′‐nur } (?), n. [[Per. koh-i-n�r, lit., mountain of light.]] 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.