🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

गर्जन पक्षी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Garjan pakshi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Thunderbird/ˈθʌndərˌbɜrd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"गर्जन पक्षी कई भारतीय जनजातियों की कहानियों में महत्वपूर्ण है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A mythical bird in Native American culture believed to create thunder and storms.

    "The legend of the Thunderbird is central to many Native American stories."
  2. 2

    A term used in modern contexts to refer to various brands or products inspired by the mythical creature.

    "The Thunderbird car model was popular in the mid-20th century."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Thunderbird' originates from Native American mythology, particularly among tribes in the Pacific Northwest. The word combines 'thunder', derived from Old English 'þunor', and 'bird', which has Germanic roots. Historically, the Thunderbird is considered a powerful spirit that brings thunder and rain, symbolizing strength and protection.

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