"Vritra" meaning in All languages combined

See Vritra on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Sanskrit वृत्र (Vṛtrá). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|वृत्र|tr=Vṛtrá}} Sanskrit वृत्र (Vṛtrá) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vritra
  1. (Hinduism) An Asura and also a serpent or dragon, the personification of drought and enemy of Indra. Vritra was also known in the Vedas as Ahi ("snake"), and he is said to have had three heads. Wikipedia link: Vritra Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: Vṛtra, Vrtra

Alternative forms

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