amrita

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See also: Amrita and amritą

English

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit अमृत (amṛta, immortal, immortality). Compare also Ancient Greek ἀμβροσία (ambrosía, ambrosia).

Noun

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amrita (uncountable)

  1. (Hinduism) The water of life; the drink of the Hindu gods.

Translations

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References

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  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 31-32.

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Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Sanskrit अमृत (amṛta).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /amˈrita/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ita
  • Syllabification: am‧ri‧ta

Noun

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amrita f

  1. (Hinduism) amrita

Declension

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Further reading

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  • amrita in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Portuguese

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Noun

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amrita m (uncountable)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Amrita