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Brahma

1

[ brah-muh ]

noun

, Hinduism.
  1. (in later Hinduism) “the Creator,” the first member of the Trimurti, with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.


Brahma

2

[ brey-muh, brah- ]

noun

  1. one of a breed of large Asian chickens, having feathered legs and small wings and tail.

Brahma

3

[ brey-muh, brah- ]

noun

  1. a Brahman bull, steer, or cow.

Brahma

1

/ ˈbrɑːmə /

noun

  1. a Hindu god: in later Hindu tradition, the Creator who, with Vishnu, the Preserver, and Shiva, the Destroyer, constitutes the triad known as the Trimurti
  2. another name for Brahman
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Brahma

2

/ ˈbrɑːmə; ˈbreɪ- /

noun

  1. a heavy breed of domestic fowl with profusely feathered legs and feet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Brahma1

First recorded in 1775–85; from Sanskrit Brahmā (masculine), Brahma (neuter), nominative singular of Brahman 1( def )

Origin of Brahma2

First recorded in 1850–55; short for Brahmaputra fowl, so called because birds of that breed were sent to England from a town on that river

Origin of Brahma3

First recorded in 1935–40; alteration of Brahman
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Brahma1

from Sanskrit, from brahman praise

Origin of Brahma2

C19: shortened from Brahmaputra (river); from its having been imported originally from Lakhimpur, a town on the Brahmaputra
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Example Sentences

A number of texts recount the child’s miraculous birth, detailing how the baby was received by the gods Indra and Brahma, and took seven steps soon after he was born.

“I have no words, I have no words,” said newly released 17-year-old Jamal Brahma, searching for something to say to the hordes of jostling journalists and thousands of chanting Palestinians, many in national dress.

Pishachas are said to be a creation of the Hindu god Brahma.

From Salon

“For this century to belong to India, it must make the most of its demographic advantage,” said Brahma Chellaney, a professor of strategic affairs at the Centre for Policy Research.

The Sea Dragons broke away from a halftime tie, defeating the San Antonio Brahmas 15-6 Saturday night at Lumen Field in front of 15,103.

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