Devantaka

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proper noun

A rakshasa, son of Ravana and Dhanyamalini, who was slain by Hanuman in the Ramayana.

OriginSanskrit देवान्तक →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismA rakshasa, son of Ravana and Dhanyamalini, who was slain by Hanuman in the Ramayana.

Origin

  1. Sanskritदेवान्तक
  2. EnglishDevantaka

Borrowed from Sanskrit देवान्तक (devāntaka).

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Translations

Hindi देवांतक
  • देवांतक (devāntak)Ravana's son
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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