Agni

[ uhg-nee; English ag-nee ]

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

Origin of Agni

1
<Sanskrit: fire, the fire-god; akin to Latin ignis,Russian ogón' fire

Words Nearby Agni

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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.

  • The men who have brought worship to Agni, are renowned as successful by wealth and by powerful offspring.

  • May we be of those who have worshipped Agni with the gift of offerings, who cause him to thrive and kindle him.

  • Thou art called forth to this fair sacrifice for a draught of milk; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!

  • The strong ones who sing their song, unconquerable by force; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!

British Dictionary definitions for Agni

Agni

/ (ˈʌɡnɪ) /


noun
  1. Hinduism the god of fire, one of the three chief deities of the Vedas

Origin of Agni

1
Sanskrit: fire

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