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sutra definition

su·tra (so̵̅o̅′trə)

noun

  1. Hinduism
    1. a precept or maxim
    2. a collection of these
  2. Buddhism a scriptural narrative; esp., an account of a dialogue or sermon of the Buddha

Etymology: Sans sūtra, a thread, string < IE base *siw-, to sew

Also sutta sut′ta (so̵ot′ə)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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