"simhamuka" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Indonesian]

Forms: simhamuka-simhamuka [plural]
Etymology: Learned borrowing from Sanskrit सिंहमुख (siṃhamukha, “simhamukha”, literally “lion's mouth”). By surface analysis, singa (“lion”) + muka (“face”), literally “the face of lion”. Etymology templates: {{lbor|id|sa|सिंहमुख|lit=lion's mouth|t=simhamukha}} Learned borrowing from Sanskrit सिंहमुख (siṃhamukha, “simhamukha”, literally “lion's mouth”), {{surf|id|singa|muka|lit=the face of lion|t1=lion|t2=face}} By surface analysis, singa (“lion”) + muka (“face”), literally “the face of lion” Head templates: {{id-noun}} simhamuka (plural simhamuka-simhamuka)
  1. (architecture, archaeology) giant relief with bulging eyes and long fangs in the form of a scary-looking head, usually placed above the door of a house and believed to contain magical powers to protect the building, usually used above temple doors or in front of ancient buildings, believed to ward off evil influences Wikipedia link: en:simhamukha Synonyms: kala
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