"shikha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shikhas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā). Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|sa|शिखा}} Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} shikha (plural shikhas)
  1. (India) The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest. Tags: India Synonyms: sikha
    Sense id: en-shikha-en-noun-lAOAOgtI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Indian English

Inflected forms

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