Definition of Hijras

1. Noun. (plural of hijra) ¹

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Definition of Hijras

1. hijra [n] - See also: hijra

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hijras

hijabs
hijack
hijackable
hijacked
hijacker
hijackers
hijacking
hijackings
hijacks
hijiki
hijinks
hijinx
hijra
hijrah
hijrahs
hijras (current term)
hike
hike up
hikeathon
hikeathons
hiked
hiker
hikers
hikes
hikikomori
hiking
hikiotoshi
hikkake
hikmah
hikoi

Literary usage of Hijras

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Encyclopaedia of Religions by Maurice Arthur Canney (1921)
"When admitted into the community, they become Muhammadans. The mutilation Is effected usually In the performance of a religious vow. The hijras worship the ..."

2. The History, Antiquities, Topography, and Statistics of Eastern India by Robert Montgomery Martin (1838)
"Among the beggars may be enumerated 54 societies of hijras, who, I have strong reason to suspect, are used for illicit purpose., by which their subsistence ..."

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