"chindi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chindis [plural], chindi [plural], chindee [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Navajo chʼį́įdii. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|nv|chʼį́įdii}} Borrowed from Navajo chʼį́įdii Head templates: {{en-noun|s|*}} chindi (plural chindis or chindi)
  1. (Navajo mythology) A harmful ghost believed to leave the body upon death and linger near the deceased's possessions. Tags: Navajo

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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    },
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