USHA

or U.S.H.A.

United States Housing Authority.

Ushas

[oo sh-uh s, oo-shahs]

noun

Dawn, a Vedic deity, daughter of Sky and sister of Night.

Also Ush·a

[oo sh-uh, oo-shah] /ˈʊʃ ə, ʊˈʃɑ/.

Origin of Ushas

From the Sanskrit word uṣas

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Examples from the Web for usha

Historical Examples of usha

Parvati has also gone to Kailas, after announcing to Usha that she will shortly behold her lover.
Tales from the Hindu Dramatists
R. N. Dutta
He belongs to a circle which, doubtless for political reasons, was relegated by the Synhedrion from Jabne to Usha.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz
One decision of Usha seems to have been directed against Gamaliel's severe employment of the interdict.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz
It is probable that Mer repaired to the Synhedrion of Usha when important questions were under discussion.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz
Many came at the invitation, and the inhabitants of Usha endeavored to provide the guests with all that they required.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz

British Dictionary definitions for usha

Ushas

noun

the Hindu goddess of the dawn

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