bhikshu

 [bik-shoo]  

bhik·shu

   [bik-shoo]
noun Buddhism.
1.
a monk.
2.
any of the first disciples of Buddha.
Also, bhik·ku  [bik-oo] .

Origin:
1805–15; < Sanskrit bhikṣú (> Pali bhikkhu)
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Main Entry:  bhikshu
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See bhikkhu
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