rakshasa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.

Word forms

rakshasa rakshasas

Etymology

From Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).

Related words

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