Purana

[ poo-rah-nuh ]

noun
  1. any of 18 collections of Hindu legends and religious instructions.

Origin of Purana

1
1690–1700; <Sanskrit: of old

Other words from Purana

  • Pu·ra·nic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Purana

Purana

/ (pʊˈrɑːnə) /


noun
  1. any of a class of Sanskrit writings not included in the Vedas, characteristically recounting the birth and deeds of Hindu gods and the creation, destruction, or recreation of the universe

Origin of Purana

1
C17: from Sanskrit: ancient, from purā formerly

Derived forms of Purana

  • Puranic, adjective

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