Ganesha

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Ganesha f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Ganeshidae – certain comb jellies.

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English[edit]

A statue of Ganesha

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Etymology[edit]

From Sanskrit गणेश (gaṇeśa).

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Proper noun[edit]

Ganesha

  1. (Hinduism) A Hindu god of intellect, wisdom, gates, and beginnings, son of Parvati and Shiva.
  2. A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

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Ganesha (uncountable)

  1. The psychedelic drug 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylamphetamine.

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Proper noun[edit]

Ganesha m

  1. Alternative form of Ganexa