noun
deva
DAY-vuh
noun
1
A divine or godlike being in Hindu and Buddhist tradition.
"The temple murals depict several devas surrounding the central deity."
How to Use Deva
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA god or celestial being in Hindu and Buddhist belief systems.
Word Forms
devas plural
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Etymology
From Sanskrit deva ("god, deity").