| 释义 |
pu·ra·na
\püˈränə\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Sanskrit purāṇa, literally, ancient, an ancient tale, from purā formerly; akin to Old English fore (I)
1. : an ancient legendary tale of India
2. : the third class of shastras or a text of this class
• pu·ra·nic \-nik\ adjective, often capitalized |