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ro·shi

(rō′shē)

n. pl. ro·shis

The spiritual leader of a group of Zen Buddhists.

[Japanese rōshi, old master.]

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roshi

(ˈrəʊʃɪ)

(Buddhism) a teacher of Zen Buddhism

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ro•shi

(ˈroʊ ʃi)
n.

the religious leader of a group of Zen Buddhists.

[1930–35; < Japanese rōshi]

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