noun
- plural of shikar; hunting expeditions, especially big game hunting in India
Usage: chiefly Indian English; historical
Examples
- The maharaja organized several shikars during the winter season.
- British colonial officers often participated in elaborate shikars.
- The old hunting lodge displayed trophies from countless shikars.
- Traditional shikars required extensive planning and local guides.
- Many shikars in the region targeted tigers and leopards.