agama
agama Lexical Profile
agama Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any of various small, long-tailed insectivorous Old World lizards belonging to the family Agamidae, found primarily in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
"The male red-headed rock agama displayed its vibrant colors while basking on a warm stone in the African savanna."
A collection of traditional scriptures or authoritative texts in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
"Scholars of early Buddhism often compare the Pali Nikayas with the Chinese Agamas to understand the historical development of the texts."
Word Nuance & Usage
The word 'agama' refers to two completely unrelated concepts: a type of Old World lizard and a traditional Hindu, Buddhist, or Jain scripture, deriving from entirely different etymological roots.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The zoological sense derives from Modern Latin (coined by Linnaeus in 1758), likely originating from a Caribbean or West African indigenous word. The religious sense comes directly from Sanskrit 'āgama', meaning 'traditional doctrine or precept'.
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