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Purana

Syllabification: (Pu·ra·na)

Pronunciation: /po͝oˈränə/

Definition of Purana

noun

(usually Puranas)

any of a class of Sanskrit sacred writings containing Hindu legends and folklore of varying date and origin, the most ancient of which dates from the 4th century ad.