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HANUMAN
entellus, hanuman, Presbytes entellus, Semnopithecus entellus
(noun) langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
Hanuman
(noun) in Hinduism, the monkey god and helper of Rama; god of devotion and courage
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
hanuman (plural hanumans)
The entellus (Semnopithecus entellus, syn. Presbytis entellus)
Proper noun
Hanuman
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: Anjaneya, Anjani Putra, Bajarangbali, Balbrahamchari, Mahavira, Marutinandan, Pavanputra, Vayu Putra
Source: Wiktionary
Han"u*man, n.
Definition: See Hoonoomaun.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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