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Definition of annapurna

annapurna

/ˌænəˈpʊərnə/
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annapurna Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A vast mountain massif located in the Himalayas of north-central Nepal, featuring a main peak over 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) and renowned historically for its extreme climbing difficulty and high fatality rate.

2

A Hindu goddess of food and nourishment, widely revered in India and Nepal as a benevolent avatar or manifestation of the deity Parvati.

Example

"During the festival, devotees offered grains and prayers to Annapurna, seeking blessings for a prosperous harvest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit name अन्नपूर्णा (Annapūrṇā), meaning 'filled with food' or 'goddess of the harvests', formed from the roots 'anna' (food or grains) and 'pūrṇā' (full or perfect).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annapurna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annapurna
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