"Brahmana" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Brahmanas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (brā́hmaṇa). Doublet of brahmin. Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|बृह्}}, {{bor|en|sa|ब्राह्मण|tr=brā́hmaṇa}} Sanskrit ब्राह्मण (brā́hmaṇa), {{doublet|en|brahmin}} Doublet of brahmin Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Brahmanas}} Brahmana (plural Brahmanas)
  1. (Hinduism) Any of several ancient Hindu religious prose texts that explain the relationship of the Vedas to the sacrificial ceremonies. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism Synonyms: Brāhmaṇa

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