Pishacha

Pronunciation: /pɪˈʃɑːtʃə/

Definitions of pishacha

noun In Hindu mythology, a type of demon or evil spirit that haunts cremation grounds and feeds on human flesh.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a scary story about a pishacha.

A2 In Indian folklore, a pishacha is a type of demon or evil spirit.

B1 The villagers believed that the strange occurrences were caused by a pishacha.

B2 The pishacha was said to roam the forests at night, scaring travelers.

C1 Legends of the pishacha have been passed down through generations.

C2 The pishacha was described as a malevolent being with glowing eyes and sharp claws.

Examples of pishacha in a Sentence

formal The pishacha is a malevolent spirit in Hindu mythology.

informal I heard a spooky story about a pishacha haunting the old graveyard.

slang Don't be scared, it's just a bunch of pishachas messing around.

figurative The negative thoughts in his mind were like pishachas, feeding on his fears and doubts.

Grammatical Forms of pishacha

• past tense: pishachaed
• plural: pishachas
• comparative: more pishacha
• superlative: most pishacha
• present tense: pishacha
• future tense: will pishacha
• perfect tense: have pishachaed
• continuous tense: is pishachaing
• singular: pishacha
• positive degree: pishacha
• infinitive: to pishacha
• gerund: pishachaing
• participle: pishachaed

Origin and Evolution of pishacha

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'pishacha' has its origin in Hindu mythology, where it refers to a type of malevolent spirit or demon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pishacha' has been used in various Indian languages to refer to evil spirits or ghosts. In modern usage, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone or something as sinister or malevolent.