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noun
A Buddhist ceremonial mace and symbol, usually interpreted as both a diamond and a thunderbolt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
One of the five central Buddhist principles, representing indestructible substance that cuts and penetrates through emotional instability or uncertainty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The weapon of Indra, the god of heaven and the chief deity of the Rigvedic pantheon, used to kill sinners and ignorant persons.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Rigveda, countable, uncountable
Qualifier: Hindu mythology
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of vajra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable
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noun
Indra's thunderbolt
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Hindu deity
History
From Sanskrit वज्र (vájra). Doublet of waker; see there for more.
Across languages
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