prabhu

noun

pra·​bhu
ˈprə(ˌ)bu̇
plural -s
1
India : lord, chief
2
India : a member of the writer caste in western India

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, excelling, mighty, from prabhavati he surpasses, is powerful, from pra- before + bhavati he becomes, is

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“Prabhu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prabhu. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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