noun
shikha
noun
1
A single lock of hair left uncut on an otherwise shaved head, traditionally worn by orthodox Hindu priests.
"The young priest kept a shikha as part of his training."
name
1
A female given name of Sanskrit origin, used in India.
Word Forms
shikhas plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit शिखा (śikhā).