Definitions for shikaris

shikaris shi·ka·ri

Spelling: [shi-kahr-ee]
IPA: /ʃɪˈkɑr i/

Shikaris is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 163 anagrams from letters in shikaris (ahiikrss).

Definitions for shikaris

noun

  1. (in India) a person who hunts big game, especially a professional guide or hunter.

Origin of shikaris

1815-25; Urdu Persian

Examples for shikaris

The shikari said nothing, but counted it out at seventy yards.

As he spoke the shikari touched him on the shoulder and pointed.

The shikari, after he had asked the locality of this encounter, said: "It is toward Kohima."

The shikari grinned with delight; he salaamed the major in gratitude.

Finnerty sent the elephants on, keeping Mahadua, the shikari.

Looking back, I saw with the shikari another of a white face.

A warning hiss from the shikari again induced Wilson to silence.

I once asked a native shikari if he had ever fired at a flying bird.

Step by step, slow-measured, Finnerty and the shikari pressed forward.

You have answered well, shikari; it shall be said that you are a brave man.

Word Value for shikaris
Scrable

14

Words with friends

13

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