Yakshi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yakshi is a noun meaning A female yaksha.
Meaning
A female yaksha.
Example Sentences
The artisans were lower-caste men who drew upon earlier rural traditions to carve fertility nymphs (yakshis) and male nature spirits (yakshas) around the stupas.
Word Forms
- yakshis
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yakshini, yaksha, rakshasi, pisachee, dakini, kaliya.
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