Devi
Americannoun
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a mother goddess of which Durga, Kali, etc., are particular forms.
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Also called Annapurna. Also called Pārvatī. the consort of Shiva, identified with Shakti and Kali as a goddess of love, maternity, and death.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Devi
From Sanskrit, feminine of deva deva
Example Sentences
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Sharda Devi, 55, a settler's daughter, recalls the first arrivals "toiling in some of the harshest conditions" to carve plantations out of the tangled forests.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Her neighbour Pushpa Devi says that at least they "will not starve" in their villages as they can share meals with relatives.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Despite decades of unrest, Manipur has built a reputation as one of India's most consistent producers of elite athletes - such as Olympic weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, boxer Mary Kom and judo champion Sushila Devi Likmabam.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
“That’s why we need to be really cautious in giving someone a diagnosis,” says Devi, who wrote a recent opinion piece published in the Annals of Internal Medicine outlining concerns about the different diagnostic criteria.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Devi waved me away with the back of her hand.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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