rishi

== English == === Etymology === From Sanskrit ऋषि (ṛ́ṣi), from Proto-Indo-Iranian *r̥šíš (whence Avestan 𐬆𐬭𐬆𐬴𐬌𐬴 (ərəṣ̌iṣ̌, “seer”)), probably related to अर्षति (árṣati, “to flow, pour”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈrɪʃi/ Rhymes: -ɪʃi === Noun === rishi (plural rishis) A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character. (post-Vedic) 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. ==== Translations ==== === See also === === Anagrams === Irish, sirih == Antigua and Barbuda Creole English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Adjective === rishi fishy scent == Japanese == === Romanization === rishi Rōmaji transcription of りし Rōmaji transcription of リシ == Thao == === Noun === rishi (anatomy) liver