Wakhi
/ˈwʌki/
Wakhi noun: a Pamiri ethnic group residing in the Pamir Mountains.
Noun
Wakhi pl (plural only)
- A Pamiri ethnic group residing in the Pamir Mountains.
Proper noun
Wakhi
- An Iranian language spoken throughout the Pamir region, primarily in Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
Forms of Wakhi
| alternative form | Waxi |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Vakhi |
| alternative form | Tajik |
| alternative form | Tuzhik |
| alternative form | Bakhi |
| alternative form | Baxi |
| alternative form | Xik |
| alternative form | Zik |
Origin of Wakhi
From Wakhi Xik, but ultimately comes from Khotanese Xik. Most likely derived from Old Iranian Khotanese, an Iranian language spoken throughout the Pamir range. The word Xik came to be known as Baxi in Wakhi.
Questions about Wakhi
- What does Wakhi mean?
- Wakhi means a Pamiri ethnic group residing in the Pamir Mountains.
- What part of speech is Wakhi?
- Wakhi can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Wakhi?
- Wakhi is pronounced /ˈwʌki/.
Words near Wakhi in the dictionary
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