Meaning of shikha | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The long lock of hair left on the shaved head of an orthodox Hindu, especially a Brahmin or temple priest.
   India
2. A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

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Examples

“Murkhdutt, his hands covered with dough, rushed to the front of his room, craned his neck to look⟳ out, tried to arrange⟳ his shikha with his wrists, and rubbing his eyes looked in the direction of the gate.”

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