Dictionary meanings for sūra from Apte and Monier-Williams.
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Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
m. (fr. 1. sū) an inciter, propeller RV. i, 121, 7 (Sa1y.) 157658 1244,2 251802 m. inciter, the institutor of a sacrifice (= yajamāna in later language) RV.; AV. 1244,2 251803 m. a lord, chief (also of gods) RV. 1244,2 251804 f. TS. 157659 1244,2 251805
Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
m. (fr. 3. su) the Soma soma -juice flowing from the Soma soma press RV.; AV. 157660 1244,2 251806 m. a presser or extractor of Soma soma, Soma soma sacrificer RV. 157661 1244,2 251807
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