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Noun varna has 1 sense
  1. varna - (Hinduism) the name for the original social division of Vedic people into four groups (which are subdivided into thousands of jatis)
    --1 is a kind of
    group, grouping
    --1 has member: jati
    --1 has particulars:
     brahman, brahmin; rajanya; vaisya; sudra, shudra

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Varnas

1. Noun (Plural)

Definition: The system of social classes in Hindu society, often referred to as the caste system.

Example sentence: The varnas in Hindu society traditionally include the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

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2. Noun (Plural)

Definition: Letters or sounds that represent phonemes in linguistic systems.

Example sentence: Varnas are the basic units of phonemes in many Indian languages.

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3. Noun (Plural)

Definition: Colors; hues.

Example sentence: The artist used a wide range of varnas to create a vibrant painting.

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4. Verb (3rd person present: varnas, gerund or present participle: varning, past tense: varned, past participle: varned)

Definition: To give a warning or caution.

Example sentence: The lifeguard varned swimmers about the strong currents in the ocean.

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