𑀩𑁆𑀭𑀸𑀫𑁆𑀳𑀡

Ashokan Prakrit

noun
Definitions
  • (Hinduism) a brahmana

Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (divine, knower of divine knowledge, relating to a Brahmin).

Origin

Sanskrit

ब्राह्मण

Gloss

divine, knower of divine knowledge, relating to a Brahmin

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