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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An entellus (Semnopithecus entellus, syn. Presbytis entellus)
2. 2
   langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A Hindu demi-god who was a devotee of Lord Rama. He was born to Anjana and Vayu, plays the role of a god’s servant in Ramayana, and is also known as the "monkey god". He represents loyalty to the Lord and Master.

Synonyms

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anjaneyaanjani putraapebajarangbalibalbrahamcharibrahma

Example

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"Ram and Sita were very fond of Hanuman."

Etymology

From Sanskrit हनुमान् (hanumān). Possibly a doublet of Andaman.

Related phrases

demi god

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