Vayu

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Indian mythology) The god of wind in Hindu and Vedic religion. A primary deity, father of Bhima and the spiritual father of Lord Hanuman.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit वायु (wind, air).

Origin

Sanskrit

वायु

Gloss

wind, air

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

気

Emoji
🌪️ 🌬️ 🍃 🎐

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