Etymology

rakshasa

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Today it means: A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires. Full definition →

Sanskrit राक्षस
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  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromराक्षस
  2. Sanskrit · borrowed fromराक्षस
  3. English todayrakshasa

Borrowed from Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).

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