purana

Pu·ra·na

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Definitions of purana word

noun purana any of 18 collections of Hindu legends and religious instructions. 1
noun purana any of a class of Sanskrit writings not included in the Vedas, characteristically recounting the birth and deeds of Hindu gods and the creation, destruction, or recreation of the universe 0
noun purana any of a group of 18 Hindu epics dealing with creation, the gods, genealogy, etc. in fables, legends, and tales 0

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Sanskrit: of old

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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