Vish ‧ nu /ˈvɪʃnuː/ BrE AmE
one of the three main gods in the Hindu religion. He is ‘the Preserver’ and is known for his many ↑ avatar s (=different forms in which a god can actually be seen) , the most important of which is ↑ Krishna . ⇨ ↑ Brahma , ↑ Siva