avatar (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
examples the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu
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Hypernym Hindu deity
Instance Hyponym Jagannath, Jagannatha, Jagganath, Juggernaut; Kalki; Krishna; Rama
Incoming links
Hyponym Hindu deity
Instance Hypernym Jagannath, Jagannatha, Jagganath, Juggernaut; Kalki; Krishna; Rama

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