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PRONUNCIATION OF APSARAS

apsaras  [ˈʌpsərəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APSARAS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apsaras is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APSARAS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

apsaras

Apsara

An Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. An Apsara, is also known as Vidhya Dhari or Tep Apsar in Khmer, Accharā or A Bố Sa La Tư, Bidadari, Biraddali, Hapsari or Widodari and Apson. English translations of the word "Apsara" include "nymph," "celestial nymph," and "celestial maiden." Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural female beings. They are youthful and elegant, and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas, the court musicians of Indra. They dance to the music made by the Gandharvas, usually in the palaces of the gods, entertain and sometimes seduce gods and men. As ethereal beings who inhabit the skies, and are often depicted taking flight, or at service of a god, they may be compared to angels. Apsaras are said to be able to change their shape at will, and rule over the fortunes of gaming and gambling. Urvasi, Menaka, Rambha and Tilottama are the most famous among them.

Definition of apsaras in the English dictionary

The definition of apsaras in the dictionary is a female spirit of water and air.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APSARAS


acerous
ˈæsərəs
adipocerous
ˌædɪˈpɒsərəs
anserous
ˈænsərəs
brachycerous
bræˈkɪsərəs
cancerous
ˈkænsərəs
dangerous
ˈdeɪndʒərəs
dinoceras
daɪˈnɒsərəs
generous
ˈdʒɛnərəs
Honduras
hɒnˈdjʊərəs
humorous
ˈhjuːmərəs
Monoceros
məˈnɒsərəs
monocerous
mɒˈnɒsərəs
noncancerous
ˌnɒnˈkænsərəs
numerous
ˈnjuːmərəs
rhinoceros
raɪˈnɒsərəs
rhopalocerous
ˌrəʊpəˈlɒsərəs
sorcerous
ˈsɔːsərəs
susurrous
ˈsjuːsərəs
susurrus
ˈsjuːsərəs
ulcerous
ˈʌlsərəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APSARAS

apriorist
apriority
apron
apron stage
apronful
apronlike
apropos
apropos of
aprotic
APS
apse
apsidal
apsides
apsidiole
apsis
apso
apt
apt.
apteral
apterism

WORDS THAT END LIKE APSARAS

Algeciras
Aras
arras
Banaras
Barras
Carreras
charas
Duras
Esdras
extras
foie gras
Gulf of Honduras
Hatteras
madras
Mardi Gras
Patras
Protagoras
Pythagoras
sassafras
teras

Synonyms and antonyms of apsaras in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «apsaras» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APSARAS

Find out the translation of apsaras to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apsaras from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apsaras» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

飞天
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apsaras
570 millions of speakers

English

apsaras
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अप्सराएं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

apsaras
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Apsaras
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apsaras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপ্সরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apsaras
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Apsaras
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

apsaras
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アプサラス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유죄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apsaras
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Apsaras
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அப்சரஸ்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अप्सरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Apsaraları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

apsaras
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

apsaras
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Apsaras
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Apsaras
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Apsaras
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

apsaras
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

apsaras
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

apsaras
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apsaras

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APSARAS»

The term «apsaras» is regularly used and occupies the 70.437 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APSARAS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apsaras

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APSARAS»

Discover the use of apsaras in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apsaras and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Apsaras
Now retired, he spent his career in the leisure industry, owning pubs and a hotel near Abingdon. Kevill lives with his wife Sue in Mojacar, Almeria, Spain and has two grown sons. A sequel to Apsaras is currently in the works.
Kevill Davies, 2009
2
Apsara in Indian art and literature
Written in lucid style the book reveals the story of Indian waternymph, the Apsara, in its infinite variety.
Manohar Laxman Varadpande, 2007
3
Apsaras in Hoysala Art: A New Dimension
This book on Apsaras in Hoysala art with particular reference to the Belur Chennakesava temple is dealt in two parts, viewing apsara as a dancer and a philosopher.
Rekha Rao, 2009
4
Woman as Fire, Woman as Sage: Sexual Ideology in the Mahabharata
In the first version, where the sin is distributed among the apsaras, the association is quite transparent: apsaras of all creatures in Hindu mythology are the ones defined by their sexuality. Although scholars have argued that apsaras may ...
Arti Dhand, 2009
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Sanskrit English Dictionary (Practical Hand Book):
Indra's (Pari</ata) tree ; -loka, m. world of the gods, heaven : -suxtdari, f. Apsaras ; -vadhu, /. id. ; -vara, m. chief of the gods, ep. of Indra : -nagara, n. Indra's city; - varman, m. A7, of a king; -vahini, /. celestial Ganges ; -vesman, n. house of god, ...
‎1893
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Megami Tensei - Hindu Mythology: Acheri, AGNI, Airavata, ...
Excerpt: Acheri is a recurring demon in the series. In Indian mythology an Acheri is the ghost, or spirit, of a little girl who comes down from mountains and hilltops at night to bring sickness to humans, particularly children.
Source Wikia, 2011
7
Domestic Tourism in Asia: Diversity and Divergence
heritage have been passed down over the centuries, and in contemporary Cambodia apsaras remain a favourite component of cultural performances and will be a feature of most major Cambodian festivals and celebrations, such as wedding ...
Shalini Singh, 2009
8
A Practical Sanskrit Dictionary with Transliteration, ...
Indra's i, l'ari</ata) tree : -loka, m. world of the gods, heaven: -sundari, / Apsaras; - vadhn, /. id.; -vara, IH. chief of the gods, ep. 0/ Indra: -nagara, a. India's city; - varman, in. A', o/fl king; -vahini, /. celestial Ganges ; -ve.sman, n. house of god, ...
Arthur Anthony Macdonell, 1924
9
敦煌飛天
并列题名:Flying apsaras in Dunhuang.
范兴儒, 1995
10
The Greatness of Saturn: A Therapeutic Myth
beautiful Apsaras Vishvachi swam into his ken. Seeing her so filled the boy's heart with delight that he sat stock still, absorbed in her bewitching charm, and all his thoughts became centered on her. In order to distract his attention from her, his ...
Dr Robert E Svoboda, Robert E. Svoboda, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APSARAS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apsaras is used in the context of the following news items.
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End nigh for troupe of spiritual dancers
The Apsaras are messengers of the gods. This is artistry. It should be supported.” Username *. Password *. Contact author: Lara Dunston. 0 ... «The Phnom Penh Post, Jul 15»
2
Vikramaditya statue to be installed in Ujjain before Simhastha
Kodwani said, a throne of raja Vikramaditya with 32 apsaras and nine ratnas of king will also be installed along with the statue, so budget of this ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Five things to do and see in Khajuraho
Imagine dancers performing their art against the backdrop of the Chitragupta or Vishwanath Temples, almost as if the Apsaras of heaven have ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
4
Pourquoi Cazeneuve affaiblit la France
Par contre, on a attendu en vain qu'il s'excuse d'avoir tenter de piller un temple d'Angkor ,en arrachant à la pierre ,les statuettes d'apsaras pour ... «Le Figaro, Jul 15»
5
Complimentary dance classes taught at the Fei Tian Academy
"Fei tian" translates to "flying apsaras," a Chinese term for a type of heavenly being celebrated for its beauty, poise and grace. Learn to move ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jun 15»
6
This Last Letter From Captain Vijayant Thapar, The Hero Of The …
Dearest Papa, Mama and Granny,. By the time you get this letter I'll be observing you all from the sky enjoying the hospitality of the Apsaras. «Indiatimes.com, Jun 15»
7
On a high with art
The topmost panel display apsaras with musical instruments. The paintings are sequential narratives and resemble the ancient phad (par) ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
8
Cambodia: Pilgrim's progress
... and vertiginous stone steps. Decorative elements include statues of Buddha, bas-relief patterns and carvings of apsaras (heavenly nymphs). «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
9
Flight of fancy: Thailand
... galleries covered by hundreds of beautifully preserved, exquisitely carved 12th-century sandstone reliefs of bewitching apsaras — heavenly ... «Evening Standard, Jun 15»
10
Yudhistir touch to FTII
... so that impressionable Indian boys may finally understand why those hallowed saints from mythology cursed the damned apsaras every now ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jun 15»

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