"Vāc" meaning in English

See Vāc in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Sanskrit वाच् (vāc) Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|वाच्}} Sanskrit वाच् (vāc) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vāc
  1. (Hindu mythology) The goddess of speech, the written word, and language. Wikipedia link: Vāc Categories (topical): Hindu deities
    Sense id: en-Vāc-en-name-4k8Nzgd4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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