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yaksha.

A kind of supernatural being; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A kind of supernatural being; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.

    Hinduism · India · Jainism · South-Asia
  2. A kind of supernatural being, often depicted as having supernatural power, great strength, and frightening appearance; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Sanskrit यक्ष (yakṣa).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.