Brahman (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
A member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family); "a Boston brahman".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
The highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 4
A member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas; "originally all brahmans were priests".
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Nouns denoting people.