maraka

M3A1R1A1K5A1

noun

In Hindu astrology, a planet that causes death at the end of a person's lifespan.

OriginSanskrit मारक →
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Meanings

maraka1

nounmaraka (plural marakas)

plural marakas

  1. astrologyIn Hindu astrology, a planet that causes death at the end of a person's lifespan.

maraka2

noun
  1. pluralplural of marka

Origin

  1. Sanskritमारक
  2. Englishmaraka

From Sanskrit मारक (māraka).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Kamaramakaraakarma
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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