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Brahman Definition

Brah·man (brämən; for 2 also brā-)

noun pl. -·mans

  1. the supreme and eternal essence or spirit of the universe in Hinduism
  2. a member of the priestly Hindu caste, which is the highest
  3. a breed of domestic cattle developed from the zebu of India and having a large hump over the shoulders: it is well adapted to hot climates, as of the South and Southwest, and is used in crossbreeding for beef cattle

Etymology: Hindi < Sans brāhmana < brahman, worship, prayer

Brahman Related Forms
Brah·manic (brä manik, brə-) adjective or Brah·mani·cal
Brahman Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • youth: I, brahman youth, do not praise a wrong course in either a householder or one who has gone forth.

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