rishi

[ rish-ee ]

/ ˈrɪʃ i /

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noun Hinduism.

an inspired sage or poet.

(initial capital letter) one of seven of these to whom the Vedas supposedly were revealed.

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Origin of rishi

First recorded in 1760–70, rishi is from the Sanskrit word ṛṣi

Words nearby rishi

riser, rise through the ranks, rise to, rise to the bait, rise to the occasion, rishi, risibility, risible, rising, rising action, rising damp

How to use rishi in a sentence

Now the sinless saintly rishi, deathless bard of deathless lay, Herald of the holy Vedas, Vyasa stood before their way!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
Came and saw her royal father, rishi Narad by his seat, Bent her head in salutation, bowed unto their holy feet.
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
But returned the dark remembrance of the rishi Narad's word, Pale she watched the creeping sunbeams, mused upon her fated lord!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
These, by the strong intercession of Brahma with the Rishi, were changed by the latter into eyes.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism|Thomas Inman

But the bard and ancient rishi who the holy Vedas spake, Rendered back the monarch's present, earthly gift he might not take!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous