Etymology

shikha

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Today it means: The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest. Full definition →

Sanskrit शिखा
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shikha · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromशिखा
  2. English todayshikha

From Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā).

Shikha · proper noun2

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromशिखा
  2. English todayShikha

Borrowed from Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā).

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