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bak·sheesh (baks̸hēs̸h′)

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

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  3. baking powder
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  6. bakery
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  8. baker's yeast
  9. baker's dozen
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