noun
rakhi
RAH-kee
noun
1
A decorative thread or bracelet tied by a sister onto her brother's wrist as part of the Raksha Bandhan festival, symbolising protection and affection.
"She tied a rakhi on her brother's wrist and he promised to always look out for her."
How to Use Rakhi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbolic bracelet tied on a brother's wrist during the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan.
Common pairings
tie a rakhi
Raksha Bandhan rakhi
Word Forms
rakhis plural
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Etymology
From Hindi rākhī, from Sanskrit rakṣikā, related to rakṣā ("protection") — the same root behind the idea of "guarding" a sibling bond.