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['ævətɑː] or ['ævətɑr]

Definition

(noun.) the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; 'the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu'.

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(n.) The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu.

(n.) Incarnation; manifestation as an object of worship or admiration.

Editor: Lucius

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n. the descent of a Hindu deity in a visible form: incarnation: (fig.) supreme glorification of any principle.

Checker: Roberta