English Explanatory Dictionary

garuda

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Vinata.
name
  1. The Hindu name for the constellation Aquila.
  2. A Hindu deity, half-bird, half-man, that serves as the vahana of Vishnu.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæɹʊdə/ /ɡəˈɹuːdə/

Word forms

garuda garudas

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit गरुड (garuḍa).

Synonyms

Tarkshya Vainateya
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