"dakini" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dakinis [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit डाकिनी (ḍākinī). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|डाकिनी}} Sanskrit डाकिनी (ḍākinī) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dakini (plural dakinis)
  1. (Hinduism, Buddhism) A sacred female spirit. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism
    Sense id: en-dakini-en-noun-mu4INtHp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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