vimana
English
noun
Definitions
- (mythology) A mythological flying palace or chariot described in Hindu texts and Sanskrit epics.
- (architecture) The tower above the garbhagriha in a Hindu temple.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit विमान (airplane, flying chariot, palace, aircraft, abode, vehicle).
Origin
Sanskrit
विमान
Gloss
airplane, flying chariot, palace, aircraft, abode, vehicle
Concept
Semantic Field
Modern world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
宮