"maechi" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmeɪˌt͡ʃi/ Forms: maechis [plural], mae chee [alternative]
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.

Inflected forms

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