TARA

Tara

(noun) a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Proper noun

Tara

An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.

A female given name from place names, of 20th century and later usage. Derived from the name of the plantation in Gone with the Wind, named for the place in Ireland.

A male given name.

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Tara

(Buddhism) A female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. She is the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.

A female given name from Sanskrit.

Anagrams

• A.A.R.T., ATRA, Arta, atar, rata

Interjection

tara

(Northern England or informal) goodbye; equivalent to the more geographically widespread ta ta

Synonyms

• bye, ta ta

Anagrams

• A.A.R.T., ATRA, Arta, atar, rata

Source: Wiktionary



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