mitra

[ mahy-truh ]
/ ˈmaɪ trə /

noun Botany.

the mitriform pileus of certain fungi.
a galea.

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Origin of mitra

1630–40; < Latin: head band; see miter

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Definition for mitra (2 of 2)

Mitra
[ mee-truh ]
/ ˈmi trə /

noun Hinduism.

the Vedic god of justice.
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