Brahman

Brahman Definition

Brah·man (brä′mən; for 2 also brā′-)

noun pl. -·mans

the supreme and eternal essence or spirit of the universe in Hinduism
a member of the priestly Hindu caste, which is the highest
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·man′ic (brä man′ik, brə-) adjective or Brah·man′i·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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