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vajra

vaj·ra
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vuhj-ruh]
    • /ˈvʌdʒ rə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vuhj-ruh]
    • /ˈvʌdʒ rə/

Definitions of vajra word

  • noun vajra (in Vedic mythology) the thunderbolt of Indra. 1
  • noun vajra (Countable Noun) A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt. 0
  • noun vajra (Uncountable Noun) One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty. 0
  • noun vajra (Uncountable Noun) (Rigveda, Hindu mythology) The weapon of Indra, the god of heaven and the chief deity of the Rigvedic pantheon, used to kill sinners and ignorant persons. 0

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Parts of speech for Vajra

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vajra popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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