"bhoot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bhoots [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi भूत (bhūt), from Sanskrit भूत (bhūta). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|भू}}, {{bor|en|hi|भूत}} Hindi भूत (bhūt), {{der|en|sa|भूत}} Sanskrit भूत (bhūta) Head templates: {{en-noun}} bhoot (plural bhoots)
  1. (India) A supernatural creature, usually the ghost of a deceased person. Tags: India Synonyms: bhut, bhuta
    Sense id: en-bhoot-en-noun-GW-5Ki-8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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