swami

swa·mi

noun \ˈswä-mē\

Definition of SWAMI

1

: a Hindu ascetic or religious teacher; specifically : a senior member of a religious order —used as a title

2

: one that resembles or emulates a swami : pundit, seer

Origin of SWAMI

Hindi svāmī, from Sanskrit svāmin owner, lord, from sva one's own — more at suicide

First Known Use: 1895

Rhymes with SWAMI

balmy, commie, mommy, palmy, qualmy, Tommy