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Plural of rishi

regular plural

The plural of rishi is rishis.

Forms of rishi

Singularrishi /ˈrɪʃi/
Pluralrishis
Countablecountable

Meaning of rishi

  1. noun A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.
  2. noun A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India's history as the patriarchs of other countries, constituting a peculiar class of beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men.

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Questions about the plural of rishi

What is the plural of rishi?
The plural of rishi is rishis.
Is rishi countable?
Rishi is a countable noun.

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