"maechi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪˌt͡ʃi/ Forms: maechis [plural]
Etymology: From Thai แม่ชี. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|th|แม่ชี}} Thai แม่ชี Head templates: {{en-noun}} maechi (plural maechis)
  1. A devout Buddhist laywoman in Thailand. Synonyms: mae chee
    Sense id: en-maechi-en-noun-PYpqAFY5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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  ],
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