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firmament meaning in Sanskrit

अश्मन् aśman

UK/ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt//ˈfɝməmənt/

firmament in Sanskrit: अश्मन् (aśman). In English, firmament means the vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

Sanskrit words for firmament

vault of the heavens — see also heavens, sky
अश्मन् aśman

English meaning of firmament

  1. noun The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
  2. noun The field or sphere of an activity or interest.
  3. noun In the geocentric Ptolemaic system, the eighth celestial sphere which carried the fixed stars; (countable, by extension) any celestial sphere.
  4. noun The abode of God and the angels; heaven.

Full definition of firmament

firmament in a sentence

  • the international fashion firmament

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Questions about firmament in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of firmament in Sanskrit?
Firmament in Sanskrit is अश्मन् (aśman).
firmament इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Firmament: अश्मन् (aśman).
What does firmament mean in English?
Firmament means the vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.

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