English to English noun
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a new personification of a familiar idea | | Example: the embodiment of hope the incarnation of evil the very avatar of cunning
source: wordnet30
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the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form | | Example: the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu
source: wordnet30
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The descent of a deity to earth, and his incarnation as a man or an animal; -- chiefly associated with the incarnations of Vishnu. | | source: webster1913
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