Definition of Vishnu

1. Noun. The sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds.

Group relationships: Trimurti
Generic synonyms: Hindu Deity

Definition of Vishnu

1. n. A divinity of the modern Hindu trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation.

2. n. A divinity of the modern Hindu trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation.

Definition of Vishnu

1. Proper noun. (Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or Chakra weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism. ¹

2. Proper noun. (Sanskrit male given name) used in India. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Vishnu

1. A divinity of the modern Hindoo trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation. Origin: Skr. Vishu, from vish to pervade, to extend through nature. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vishnu

viscousnesses
viscum
viscums
viscus
vised
viseed
viseing
viselike
vises
vishap
vishaps
vishing
vishnevite
vishnevites
vishnu (current term)
visibilities
visibility
visibility acuity
visible
visible(a)
visible-light
visible balance
visible horizon
visible light
visible minority
visible radiation
visible spectrum
visible speech
visibleness

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