1. plural of shikaree; professional hunters or hunting guides, especially in India
Usage: historical; Indian English

Examples

• The British colonial officers hired local shikarees for their tiger hunting expeditions.
• Experienced shikarees knew the jungle paths and animal habits better than anyone.
• The shikarees tracked the leopard through the dense undergrowth.
• Many shikarees later became wildlife conservationists and park rangers.
• The old shikarees shared stories of their hunting adventures around the campfire.