Gooroo

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Gooroo \Goo*roo"\, Guru \Gu*ru"\ (g[=oo]*r[=oo]"), n. [Hind.
     gur[=u] a spiritual parent or teacher, Skr. guru heavy,
     noble, venerable, teacher. Cf. {Grief}.]
     1. A spiritual teacher, guide, or confessor among the Hindus;
        a guru. --Malcom.
        [1913 Webster]


  
     2. (g[=oo]"r[=oo]) one who has expert knowledge of a
        technical area and serves as an advisor to others; an
        expert and teacher. Usually written guru.
        [PJC]
  
     3. (g[=oo]"r[=oo]) an intellectual or spiritual guide or
        advisor; a mentor. Usually written guru.
        [PJC]