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Definition of shikra

shikra

/ˈʃɪk.ɹə/
shi · kra
Plural:shikras
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shikra Lexical Profile

shikra Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small bird of prey (Accipiter badius) in the family Accipitridae, widely distributed across Asia and Africa, characterized by its short broad wings, long tail, and swift, aggressive hunting style.

Example

"During our safari in the savannah, the guide pointed out a shikra perched silently on a dead acacia branch, waiting to ambush a lizard."

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• Rhymes for shikra

• Nearby Words

shield-tailed agama
shield-tailed snake
shifen
shikra
shilka
shinano
shiner

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from Hindi and Urdu 'śikrā', which ultimately derives from the Persian word 'shikār', meaning 'hunting' or 'prey'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shikra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shikra
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