"Great Lama" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Great Lamas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Great Lama}} Great Lama (plural Great Lamas)
  1. (uncommon, dated) The Dalai Lama. Tags: dated, uncommon Categories (topical): Titles Synonyms: Grand Lama

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