"Ushas" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Sanskrit उषस् (uṣás, “dawn”). Doublet of Aurora and Eos. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|उषस्||dawn|tr=uṣás}} Sanskrit उषस् (uṣás, “dawn”), {{doublet|en|Aurora|Eos}} Doublet of Aurora and Eos Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ushas
  1. (Vedic religion, Hinduism) Vedic and Hindu female deity, personifying the dawn, usually mentioned in plural. She is portrayed as welcoming birds and warding off evil spirits, and as a beautifully adorned young woman riding in a golden chariot on her path across the sky. Wikipedia link: Ushas Tags: Hinduism, Vedic Categories (topical): Hinduism, Vedic religion

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