GARUDA

Garuda

(noun) a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu’s mount

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

garuda (plural garudas)

A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Kadruva.

Proper noun

Garuda

The Hindu name for the constellation Aquila.

Source: Wiktionary



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22 January 2025

MEGALITH

(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)


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