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maharishi

noun
ma·​ha·​ri·​shi | \ ˌmä-hə-ˈrē-shē How to pronounce maharishi (audio) , -hä-, -ˈri-\

Definition of maharishi

: a Hindu teacher of mystical knowledge

First Known Use of maharishi

1785, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for maharishi

Sanskrit maha̱rṣi, from mahat + ṛṣi sage and poet

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