noun

amaru

Amaru (noun) means a mythical double-headed serpent from Inca and other Andean legends. Example: “The mural depicted an amaru coiling around a mountain peak.”

noun

A mythical double-headed serpent from Inca and other Andean legends.

"The mural depicted an amaru coiling around a mountain peak."

How to Use Amaru

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA legendary serpent figure from Andean mythology, often shown with two heads.

Word Forms

amarus plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua amaru.

Rhymes for amaru

maru Haru Aaru Charu Subaru Masaru Hikaru Koharu Hotaru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “amaru” mean?

The word “amaru” means a mythical double-headed serpent from Inca and other Andean legends. In plain terms, a legendary serpent figure from Andean mythology, often shown with two heads.

How do you use “amaru” in a sentence?

Here is “amaru” used in a sentence: “The mural depicted an amaru coiling around a mountain peak.”

What part of speech is “amaru”?

“Amaru” is a noun.