Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rakshasa

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.74 in modern English

Syllables: rak-shasa
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"A race of one-eyed beings / All feared and shunned / Rakshasa demon"

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).

Inflected Forms

rakshasas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

asura yaksha

Questions

What does rakshasa mean?: A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.
Where does rakshasa come from?: Borrowed from Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).

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