Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- proper noun (Hinduism) supernatural half-man and half-bird vehicle or bearer of Vishnu.
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- noun A large
mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. - noun The Hindu name for the constellation
Aquila .
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- noun a supernatural eagle-like being that serves as Vishnu's mount
Etymologies
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Examples
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[36] Fabulous birds of gigantic size, often known under the Indian term garuda, play an important part in the beliefs of the Peninsular Malays.
A Study in Tinguian Folk-Lore Fay-Cooper Cole 1921
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An antique multi-hued 'garuda' greets you as you enter the hotel.
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An antique multi-hued 'garuda' greets you as you enter the hotel.
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An antique multi-hued 'garuda' greets you as you enter the hotel.
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An antique multi-hued 'garuda' greets you as you enter the hotel.
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An antique multi-hued 'garuda' greets you as you enter the hotel.
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Jeryd is a rumel, a species of nonhuman that can live for hundreds of years and shares the city with humans, birdlike garuda, and the eerie banshees whose forlorn cries herald death.
Archive 2010-03-01 RobB 2010
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Jeryd is a rumel, a species of nonhuman that can live for hundreds of years and shares the city with humans, birdlike garuda, and the eerie banshees whose forlorn cries herald death.
Books in the Mail (W/E 03/27/2010) RobB 2010
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Back Layer im at work so i cant see any blogs or any youtube vids or anything fun like that, but judging from what i have read in the comments, this garuda thing has showed up once or twice, and i figured it was worth mentioning. this is fun big daddy on Apr 16, 2008 www. amgydala.com
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The skirmishes can be a little bewildering, but watching the contrast between the tough fighting and the graceful ritual dance performed by victors -- apparently based on the flight of a garuda, a mythical bird -- is a true Mongolian experience.
bilby commented on the word garuda
A bird of Hindu and Asian mythology. Capitalised, Indonesia's national airline.
December 22, 2009
Harry_Fabian commented on the word garuda
Very good and strange words - I really like the mix.
February 27, 2013
scarequotes commented on the word garuda
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/education/edlife/great-midwest-trivia-contest.html
The last few questions in the contest, known as garudas, are the toughies. Below is the only garuda answered correctly this year. You have 10 minutes.
October 5, 2015