Saci

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A black, one-legged, prankster youngster in Brazilian folklore, who smokes a pipe and wears a magical red hat that enables him to disappear.
  • The goddess of wrath and jealousy in Hindu mythology.

Origin

  • From Portuguese saci, from Old Tupi sa'si.
  • From Sanskrit शची.

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