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Brahmana

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies. Hinduism
Noun
  1. 1
    The brahmin varna in Hinduism. (Plural: brahmana.)
  2. 2
    A brahmin; a member of the brahmana (sense 1).

    ""'It was I who struck this wily brāhmaṇa' said Virāṭa." (Mahābhārata: "Virāṭa Parva")"

  3. 3
    A prose text that explains aspects of the Vedas.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (brā́hmaṇa). Doublet of brahmin.

Etymology 2

Anglicized/transliterated from Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (brā́hmaṇa).

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