Vishnu


Vish·nu

noun \ˈvish-(ˌ)nü\

Definition of VISHNU

: the preserver god of the Hindu sacred triad — compare brahma, shiva

Origin of VISHNU

Sanskrit Viṣṇu
First Known Use: 1638

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