Agni

[ uhg-nee; English ag-nee ]

/ ˈʌg ni; English ˈæg ni /

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noun

Hindu Mythology. the god of fire, one of the three chief divinities of the Vedas.

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Origin of Agni

<Sanskrit: fire, the fire-god; akin to Latin ignis,Russian ogón' fire

Words nearby Agni

agnel, Agnes, Agnesi, Agnew, Agnew, Spiro, Agni, agnize, agnogenic, agnoiology, agnolotti, agnomen

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How to use Agni in a sentence

O Agni, on to the strong host of the Maruts, bedecked with golden chains and ornaments.
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The men who have brought worship to Agni, are renowned as successful by wealth and by powerful offspring.
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May we be of those who have worshipped Agni with the gift of offerings, who cause him to thrive and kindle him.
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Thou art called forth to this fair sacrifice for a draught of milk; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
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The strong ones who sing their song, unconquerable by force; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
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British Dictionary definitions for Agni

Agni

/ (ˈʌɡnɪ) /

noun

Hinduism the god of fire, one of the three chief deities of the Vedas

Word Origin for Agni

Sanskrit: fire

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