indra

ɪndrə

Definitions

1. proper noun

a Hindu deity and king of the gods, often depicted as a powerful storm god

“In Hindu mythology, Indra is known as the ruler of the sky and the god of thunder.”

2. noun

a type of wind or storm in Hindu mythology

“The villagers prepared for the Indra that was forecasted to hit the town the next day.”

3. proper noun

the capital city of Nepal, named after the Hindu deity

“The city of Kathmandu, also known as Indra, is the cultural heart of Nepal.”

Synonyms

  • king of the gods
  • storm god

Antonyms

  • king of the underworld
  • storm goddess