bhut

or bhoot

[ boot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Origin of bhut¹

1775–85; < Hindi bhūt < Sanskrit bhūtā

Give him a Bhut Jolokia pepper, said to be one of, if not the hottest in the world.

Give him a Bhut Jolokia pepper, said to be one of, if not thehottest in the world.

As the five spirits (pancha-bhut) dwell within and without all creation, similarly I inspire my bhaktas within and without.

As to the ways of a bhut not even the priest at my village of Gaum could say aught.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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