n. 1 (in Hindu mythology) the descent of a deity or released soul to earth in bodily form. 2 incarnation; manifestation. 3 a manifestation or phase.
[ Skr. avatara descent f. va down + tr- pass over ]
n. 1 (in Hindu mythology) the descent of a deity or released soul to earth in bodily form. 2 incarnation; manifestation. 3 a manifestation or phase.
[ Skr. avatara descent f. va down + tr- pass over ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012