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shikari

Syllabification: (shi·ka·ri)
Pronunciation: /SHiˈkärē/

Definition of shikari

noun (plural shikaris)

Indian
  • 1a hunter.
  • a guide on hunting expeditions.
  • 2 (also shikara) (in Kashmir) a light, flat-bottomed boat.

Origin:

via Urdu from Persian šikārī 'of hunting'

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