Shankar

[ shahn-kahr, shahng- ]

/ ˈʃɑn kɑr, ʃɑŋ- /

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noun

Ra·vi

[rah-vee], /ˈrɑ vi/, 1920–2012, Indian sitarist.

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Words nearby Shankar

Shangqiu, Shangri-la, Shang Ti, Shanhaiguan, shank, Shankar, Shankara, Shankaracharya, Shankly, shankpiece, shanks' mare

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How to use Shankar in a sentence

For Shankar, it’s been much more than a business or a fabric.
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First up, he got interested in Indian music and took lessons on sitar from Ravi Shankar.
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“We want to talk with the Taliban in Pakistan,” Shankar said.
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Shankar announced his desire “to stretch my hands to Talibans” during a visit to Pakistan this week.
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Damodar replied, "Shankar was born after me, but your grace has made him my elder brother."
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When Shankar had caressed and loved him, he swallowed him again for another six months.
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In fear of Shankar He could not leave the room nor knock His face against the walls.
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British Dictionary definitions for Shankar

Shankar

/ (ˈʃæŋkɑː) /

noun

Ravi (ˈrɑːviː). 1920–2012 Indian sitarist

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