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guna

/ˈɡʊnə/

guna noun: a lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.

Noun

guna (countable and uncountable, plural gunas)

  1. (Sanskrit) A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
  2. (countable) In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas.

Proper noun capitalized: Guna

Guna

  1. A district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Forms of guna

pluralgunas

Origin of guna

From Sanskrit गुण (guṇá, “quality”).

Words formed from guna

Questions about guna

What does guna mean?
Guna means a lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
What part of speech is guna?
Guna can be a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce guna?
Guna is pronounced /ˈɡʊnə/.
What is the plural of guna?
The plural of guna is gunas.

Words near guna in the dictionary

  1. gun-sticks
  2. gun-toting
  3. gun-type
  4. gun-type bomb
  5. gun-type bombs
  6. guna
  7. Gunabidji
  8. Gunachaur
  9. Gunag
  10. Gunai
  11. gunarchies

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