Agni
[ uhg-nee; English ag-nee ]
noun
Hindu Mythology. the god of fire, one of the three chief divinities of the Vedas.
Origin of Agni
1<Sanskrit: fire, the fire-god; akin to Latin ignis,Russian ogón' fire
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How to use Agni in a sentence
The god Agnis is invoked to come forth like a formidable king upon an elephant.
Zoological Mythology (Volume II) | Angelo de GubernatisFinally, the horses of the god Agnis are said to vanquish the enemies with their fore-feet.
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British Dictionary definitions for Agni
Agni
/ (ˈʌɡnɪ) /
noun
Hinduism the god of fire, one of the three chief deities of the Vedas
Origin of Agni
1Sanskrit: fire
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