rakshasa
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English
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Etymology
[edit]From Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).
Noun
[edit]rakshasa (plural rakshasas)
- (Hinduism) A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.
- 2006, Mastodon (lyrics and music), “Circle of Cysquatch”:
- A race of one-eyed beings / All feared and shunned / Rakshasa demon
Translations
[edit](Indian religions) a type of demon
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