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sri

noun \ ˈsrē , ˈshrē \
variants: or less commonly play \ˈshrē, ˈsrē\

Definition of sri

—used as a conventional title of respect when addressing or speaking of a distinguished Indian

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Origin and Etymology of sri

Sanskrit śrī, literally, beauty, majesty; akin to Greek kreiōn ruler, master

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