Ganesha

Ganesha
Ganesa Ga*ne"sa, Ganesh Ganesh, Ganesha Ganesha, prop. n. (Hindu Myth.) The Hindu god of wisdom, prudence and prophesy; the remover of obstacles.

Syn: Ganapati. [1913 Webster WordNet 1.5]

Note: He is represented as a short, fat, red-colored man, with a large belly and the head of an elephant. --Balfour. [1913 Webster]


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