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rakshasa

noun
rak·​sha·​sa | \ ˈräkshəsə\
plural -s

Definition of rakshasa

: a demon or evil spirit of Hindu mythology

History and Etymology for rakshasa

Sanskrit rākṣasa, from rakṣas, literally, injury; akin to Greek erechthein to rend, break

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