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Brahman and Zebu Definitions

Brahman

The divine and absolute power of being that is the source and sustainer of the universe.

Zebu

A domesticated ox (Bos indicus syn. B. taurus subsp. indicus) native to Asia and Africa, having a prominent hump on the back and a large dewlap.

Brahman

The divine universal consciousness pervading the universe and sustaining the souls of individual persons; Atman.

Zebu

A domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa, having a large fleshy hump on its back and a dewlap (Bos primigenius indicus).

Brahman

A religious formula or prayer and the holy or sacred power in it and in the officiating priest.
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Zebu

A bovine mammal (Ros Indicus) extensively domesticated in India, China, the East Indies, and East Africa. It usually has short horns, large pendulous ears, slender legs, a large dewlap, and a large, prominent hump over the shoulders; but these characters vary in different domestic breeds, which range in size from that of the common ox to that of a large mastiff.

Brahman

Variant of Brahmin..

Zebu

Domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia

Brahman

Also Brah·ma (-mə) or Brah·min (-mĭn) Any of a breed of beef cattle developed in the southern United States from stock originating in India and having a hump between the shoulders and a pendulous dewlap. They can tolerate heat and are often used for crossbreeding.

Brahman

Variant of Brahmin.
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Brahman

Member of the Hindu priestly class.

Brahman

A person of the highest or sacerdotal caste among the Hindus.

Brahman

A person from an old, respected, and usually wealthy family who has considerable social or political influence; - a term used especially in New England; as, a Boston brahmin.

Brahman

A member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family);
A Boston Brahman

Brahman

A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas;
Originally all brahmans were priests

Brahman

The highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category

Brahman

Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant grayish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding

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