Also called entellus. a langur, Presbytis (Semnopithecus ) entellus, held sacred in India.
(initial capital letter) a monkey chief who is a conspicuous figure in the Ramayana.
(sometimes not capital) another word for entellus
the monkey chief of Hindu mythology and devoted helper of Rama
1805–15; < Sanskrit hanuman, nominative singular of hanumant
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Residents around Madison Valley get another takeout option with the arrival of Hanuman Thai Cafe, located across from Cafe Flora.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
Inspired by the tales of the half-monkey Hindu god Hanuman, Kid takes on those in power who are abusing members of lower castes.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024
Eyewitnesses say tensions flared after hundreds of people - including many members of right-wing Hindu organisations - took out a march to celebrate the birth anniversary of Hindu god Hanuman.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2022
Mahesh and Gita Verma ran a flower stall outside a Hindu temple honoring the monkey god Hanuman in this northern Indian city.
From Washington Times • May 8, 2020
Now Urvashi had called in Hanuman and Boo and forced Aru to tell the story again.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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