Turkish

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ottoman Turkish گوڭلداش (gönüldaş); equivalent to gönül (heart) +‎ -daş (fellow, sharer).

Noun

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gönüldaş (definite accusative gönüldaşı, plural gönüldaşlar)

  1. one of the same mind and feelings with another, buddy, close friend