"trisula" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trisulas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit त्रिशूल (triśūla). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|त्रिशूल}} Sanskrit त्रिशूल (triśūla) Head templates: {{en-noun}} trisula (plural trisulas)
  1. (Hinduism, Buddhism) A trident, seen as a religious symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism. Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism, Shaivism, Three, Weapons Synonyms: trishul, trisul, trishula
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