"Puranic" meaning in English

See Puranic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Puranic [comparative], most Puranic [superlative]
Etymology: From Purana + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Purana|ic}} Purana + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} Puranic (comparative more Puranic, superlative most Puranic)
  1. Of or pertaining to the Puranas. Synonyms: Purāṇic

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