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shikari

Pronunciation: /ʃɪˈkɑːriː/

Definition of shikari

noun (plural shikaris)

Indian
  • a hunter.
  • a guide on hunting expeditions.

Origin:

via Urdu from Persian šikārī 'of hunting'

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