Annapurna
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major mountain peak in the Himalayas: Annapurna is a specific, high mountain massif located in north-central Nepal. It comprises multiple peaks, with Annapurna I Main being the highest. It is renowned in mountaineering.
- A Hindu goddess of nourishment and abundance: Annapurna is a benevolent deity, considered a form of the goddess Parvati (wife of Shiva). She is specifically associated with food and the provision of sustenance.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Mountain):
- The climbers prepared for years before attempting to summit Annapurna.
- Annapurna is one of the most dangerous mountains to climb in the world.
Proper noun (Goddess):
- Devotees pray to Annapurna for a bountiful harvest.
- The temple has a beautiful statue of Goddess Annapurna holding a ladle and a pot of rice.
Advanced Usage
"Annapurna Circuit": Refers to a famous long-distance trekking route around the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal.
- Many trekkers consider the Annapurna Circuit to be one of the best hikes in the world.
"Annapurna Sanctuary": Refers to a high glacial basin located south of the main Annapurna peaks, a popular trekking destination.
- The view from the Annapurna Sanctuary is breathtaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Annapurnian (adj): Pertaining to the Annapurna mountain range (used in geological or mountaineering contexts).
- The Annapurnian landscape is incredibly diverse.
Synonyms
- For the goddess: Provider, Sustainer, Nourisher.
- For the mountain: Peak, Summit, Massif (specifically, the Annapurna Massif).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "An Annapurna of food": A hyperbolic idiom describing an exceptionally large or abundant amount of food, drawing on the goddess's association with plenty.
- My grandmother prepared an Annapurna of food for the festival.
Noun
- a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (26,500 feet high)
- wife of Siva and a benevolent aspect of Devi: Hindu goddess of plenty