English Explanatory Dictionary

chindi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A harmful ghost believed to leave the body upon death and linger near the deceased's possessions.

Word forms

chindi chindis chindee

Etymology

Borrowed from Navajo chʼį́įdii.

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