Etymology

prasad

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Today it means: Food used as a religious offering. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Hindi प्रसाद
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  1. Hindi · borrowed fromप्रसाद
  2. English todayprasad

Borrowed from Hindi प्रसाद (prasād).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. Food used as a religious offering.

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