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prasad

pruh-SAHD

Prasad (noun) means Food that has been offered to a deity and is then distributed and eaten as a blessing, in Hindu and related traditions. Example: “After the ceremony, everyone shared the prasad handed out by the priest.”

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Food that has been offered to a deity and is then distributed and eaten as a blessing, in Hindu and related traditions.
"After the ceremony, everyone shared the prasad handed out by the priest."

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In plain EnglishBlessed food shared with worshippers after a religious offering, common in Hindu ceremonies.

Word forms

Prasads plural

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Etymology

From Hindi/Sanskrit "prasad," meaning "grace" or "favor."

Origin: Sanskrit

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Frequently asked questions

What does “prasad” mean?

The word “prasad” means food that has been offered to a deity and is then distributed and eaten as a blessing, in Hindu and related traditions. In plain terms, blessed food shared with worshippers after a religious offering, common in Hindu ceremonies.

How do you pronounce “prasad”?

“Prasad” is pronounced pruh-SAHD (/pɹəˈsɑːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “prasad” in a sentence?

Here is “prasad” used in a sentence: “After the ceremony, everyone shared the prasad handed out by the priest.”

What part of speech is “prasad”?

“Prasad” is a noun.

Where does the word “prasad” come from?

The word “prasad” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi/Sanskrit "prasad," meaning "grace" or "favor.".

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