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bhikku

bhikku is the alternative form of bhikkhu.

Meaning of bhikkhu

Noun

bhikkhu (plural bhikkhus)

  1. A male Buddhist monk or priest; one who follows all Buddhist precepts as a full member of the sangha.
    Synonyms:
    bonze

Forms of bhikku

pluralbhikkus

Questions about bhikku

What is bhikku the alternative form of?
Bhikku is the alternative form of bhikkhu.

Words near bhikku in the dictionary

  1. bhikaris
  2. bhikkhu
  3. bhikkhuni
  4. bhikkhunis
  5. bhikkhus
  6. bhikku
  7. bhikkus
  8. bhikshu
  9. bhikshuni
  10. bhikshunis
  11. bhikshus

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