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Noun dyaus has 1 sense
  1. Dyaus, Dyaus-pitar - god of the sky
    --1 is a kind of Hindu deity

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dyaus

Noun

1. In Hindu mythology, Dyaus is the ancient god of the sky and the father of Agni (the fire god) and Indra (the king of gods). He is often depicted as a benevolent deity who brings rain and fertility to the Earth.

Example sentence: In the Rigveda, Dyaus is praised as the divine father of all gods and the protector of the universe.

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Noun

2. Dyaus can also refer to the Indo-European sky god, commonly known as the Dyeus Pater, worshipped by the ancient Indo-European peoples. He is associated with daylight, heavens, and the divine order.

Example sentence: The belief in Dyaus as the supreme sky god was prominent in various ancient Indo-European cultures.

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Noun

3. (Local) In some regions, "dyaus" is a colloquial term used to refer to the sky or the atmosphere, particularly in certain dialects.

Example sentence: The sun emerged from behind the clouds, illuminating the dyaus with its warm rays.

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Adjective

4. (Local) In certain contexts, "dyaus" can be used as an adjective to describe something related to the sky or heavenly qualities.

Example sentence: The sunset painted the sky in beautiful and dyaus hues.

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