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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On the hottest days, his mother Madhuri Devi said she repeatedly vomited while cooking over the stove.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
"I prefer staying outside after work, because inside the house there is no relief," said 45-year-old Devi, who lives in the cramped lanes of Delhi's Sundar Nagri district.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Sushila Devi, who runs a small tea shop in a bustling market in Delhi, says she has been using firewood for both her shop and home.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Born in 1939 in north Kolkata to stage actress Prabha Devi, Bhadhuri grew up around performers.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Mrs. Devi talked pleasantly while I sat straight up, afraid to open my mouth.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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