Purohit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Purohit is a noun meaning (India) A family priest.
Meaning
(India) A family priest.
Example Sentences
At the end of a long drawn-out ceremony, the purohit put a tilak on his forehead.
The purohit helps the pilgrim should he fall sick or have difficulties with officials.
The purohit then comes back to conduct the bridegroom and his followers to the bride's house accompanied by the musicians.
Word Forms
- purohits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include panda, babu, prabhu, bapu, brahmin, pativrata.
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