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Varuna

(var′o̵̅o̅ nə, vu′ro̵̅o̅-)

noun

the Hindu god of the cosmos

Origin: Sans

See Varuna in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Hinduism

The god of the ocean, often considered king of the gods and frequently paired with Mitra as an upholder of the world, inflicter of disease on sinners, and bringer of rain.

Origin:

Origin: Sanskrit Varuṇaḥ

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