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Sihhe

Sihhe

9.9
A group of imaginary people in the Fortress fantasy novels by C. J. Cherryh
  • noun
  • Literature
: Sihhe
  • The ancient traditions of the Sihhe are crucial to the plot of the series.

Examples

  • Throughout the novels, the Sihhe struggle to maintain their influence over the kingdom.

  • The Sihhe are known for their unique culture.

  • Many fans are fascinated by the unique magic possessed by the Sihhe.

  • Many stories feature the Sihhe as central characters.

  • Many fans are fascinated by the unique magic possessed by the Sihhe.

  • The ancient traditions of the Sihhe are crucial to the plot of the series.

  • Throughout the novels, the Sihhe struggle to maintain their influence over the kingdom.

Surface Forms

Sihhe singular
Sihhes plural

Etymology

Sihhe was invented by author C. J. Cherryh for a fictional people in her 'Fortress' novels. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it as sounding like 'she' or a soft 'shh', which matches their secretive traditions and special magic in the stories.