Meaning of Hanuman in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hənʊˈmɑn/

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  1. Noun

    Hanuman

    Etymology

    from Sanskrit hanumant‘large-jawed’

    Definitions

    1. in Hinduism, the monkey god and helper of Rama

    Examples

    • « god of devotion and courage »
  2. 2. langur of southern Asia

    Examples

    • « regarded as sacred in India »

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