brahma
brahma Lexical Profile
brahma Game Scores & Validity
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In Hinduism, the creator god and first member of the Trimurti (alongside Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer), traditionally depicted with four heads.
"Carvings on the ancient temple wall depict Brahma holding the Vedas and a lotus flower."
American A Brahman; a breed of large, heat-tolerant domestic cattle developed in the United States from Indian zebu stock, characterized by a prominent shoulder hump and a loose dewlap.
"Ranchers along the Gulf Coast frequently crossbreed Brahma cattle with European beef breeds."
A breed of very large domestic chicken developed in the United States from birds imported from China and associated with the Brahmaputra region of India, characterized by heavily feathered legs and a pea comb.
"The farm raises buff Brahmas prized for their calm temperament and winter hardiness."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse Brahma (the personal Hindu creator god), Brahman (the impersonal, ultimate reality or cosmic spirit in Hindu philosophy), and Brahmin (a member of the traditional Hindu priestly caste).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit Brahmā, the nominative singular of the masculine stem brahman, from the root bṛh meaning 'to grow, expand, or swell'. The poultry and cattle senses derive from the Brahmaputra River region in India.
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