"pitris" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Sanskrit पितृ (pitṛ, “fathers”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|पितृ||fathers}} Sanskrit पितृ (pitṛ, “fathers”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} pitris pl (plural only)
  1. (Hinduism) The spirits of departed ancestors, venerated in Hindu culture. Wikipedia link: pitris Tags: Hinduism, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Hinduism
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