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asura

asura is the alternative spelling of Asura.

Noun capitalized: Asura

Asura (plural Asuras)

  1. (Hinduism) One of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
  2. A member of the lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kāmadhātu.

Forms of asura

pluralasuras
pluralAsuras
alternative formasura
alternative Indiaasur

Origin of asura

Transliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura and Æsir.

Questions about asura

What does asura mean?
Asura means one of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
What is asura the alternative spelling of?
Asura is the alternative spelling of Asura.
What part of speech is asura?
Asura is a noun.
What is the plural of asura?
The plural of asura is asuras.

Words near asura in the dictionary

  1. asundering
  2. asunderness
  3. asunders
  4. asundre
  5. asur
  6. asura
  7. asuras
  8. Asurestan
  9. Asuri
  10. Asuriní
  11. Asuris

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