Etymology

garuda

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Today it means: A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Vinata. Full definition →

Sanskrit गरुड
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  1. Sanskrit · learned borrowing fromगरुड
  2. English todaygaruda

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit गरुड (garuḍa).

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