"amaru" meaning in English

See amaru in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: amarus [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Quechua amaru. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|qu|amaru}} Quechua amaru Head templates: {{en-noun}} amaru (plural amarus)
  1. (mythology) A double-headed serpent in Inca and other Andean mythology. Categories (topical): Mythology
    Sense id: en-amaru-en-noun-uJlzcwad Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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