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bak·sheesh (bak′s̸hēs̸h′)

noun

in Egypt, India, etc., a tip, a gratuity, or alms

Etymology: prob. via Ar baqshīsh or Anglo-Ind bucksheesh < Pers baḫšiš < baḫšīdan, to give; akin to Sans bhájah, (he) allots: see -phagous

Browse dictionary entries near baksheesh

  1. ‹ baklava
  2. ‹ baking soda
  3. ‹ baking powder
  4. ‹ Bakhtin
  5. ‹ Bakhtaran
  6. ‹ bakery
  7. ‹ Bakersfield
  8. ‹ baker's yeast
  9. ‹ baker's dozen
  10. ‹ Baker, Jake Case
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