Ganesha

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Proper noun

Ganesha f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Ganeshidae – certain comb jellies.

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English

A statue of Ganesha

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Sanskrit गणेश (gaṇeśa).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Ganesha

  1. (Hinduism) A Hindu god of intellect, wisdom, gates, and beginnings, son of Parvati and Shiva.
  2. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

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Noun

Ganesha (uncountable)

  1. The psychedelic drug 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylamphetamine.

Further reading

Portuguese

Proper noun

Ganesha m

  1. Alternative form of Ganexa
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