shikari

or shi·ka·ree

[ shi-kahr-ee ]

noun,plural shi·ka·ris.
  1. (in India) a person who hunts big game, especially a professional guide or hunter.

Origin of shikari

1
1815–25; <Urdu <Persian

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British Dictionary definitions for shikari

shikari

shikaree

/ (ʃɪˈkɑːrɪ) /


nounplural -ris or -rees
  1. (in India) a hunter

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