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noun
The manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
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ˌæv.əˈtɑː
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noun
The manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
“Some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu”
noun
A new personification of a familiar idea
“The embodiment of hope”
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Some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu
The embodiment of hope
The incarnation of evil
The very avatar of cunning
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