Garuda

//ɡəˈɹuːdə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Vinata.
  2. 2
    a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu's mount wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Hindu name for the constellation Aquila.
  2. 2
    A Hindu deity, half-bird, half-man, that serves as the vahana of Vishnu.

Synonyms

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brahmaindrajaganmatikalikamasavitar

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"The "Great Garuda," named after the holy bird that's an emblem of Indonesia, is the colloquial name of the National Capital Integrated Coastal Development Master Plan."

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit गरुड (garuḍa).

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