\Koh`i*noor"\, Kohnur \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.