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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element. Sanskrit, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas. countable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Etymology

From Sanskrit गुण (guṇá, “quality”).

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