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  2. The Bible and homosexuality - Wikipedia

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    In the letter to the Corinthians, within the list of people who will not inherit the kingdom of God, Paul uses two Greek words: malakia (μαλακοὶ) and arsenokoitai (ἀρσενοκοῖται). Arsenokoitai is a compound word. Compound words are formed when two or more words are put together to form a new word with a new meaning.

  3. Hippopotamus - Wikipedia

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    Hippopotamus. The hippopotamus ( Hippopotamus amphibius) ( / ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs /; pl.: hippopotamuses or hippopotami; , also shortened to hippo ( pl.: hippos ), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile hippopotamus, or river hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of only two extant ...

  4. Tarka Shastra - Wikipedia

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    The meaning of the word tarka also is specific, in that it does not imply a pure logical analysis but a complex activity of discourse guided by strict definitions and goals. Tarka-Sangraha is a foundational text followed as guidelines for logic and discourse ever since it was composed in the second half of 17th century CE.

  5. List of English words of Sanskrit origin - Wikipedia

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    B. Bandana. from Sanskrit बन्धन bandhana, "a bond". Banyan. from Hindi baniyaa ultimately from Sanskrit वणिज्‌ vaṇij, which means "a merchant". [ 9] Basmati. Type of long grain rice, highly valued for its smell and texture. Through Hindi बासमती ultimately from Sanskrit वास vāsa.

  6. Happiness - Wikipedia

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    Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. However, happiness can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent ...

  7. Hindustani vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    Hindustani, also known as Hindi-Urdu, like all Indo-Aryan languages, has a core base of Sanskrit -derived vocabulary, which it gained through Prakrit. [ 1] As such the standardized registers of the Hindustani language (Hindi-Urdu) share a common vocabulary, especially on the colloquial level. [ 2] However, in formal contexts, Modern Standard ...

  8. Deity - Wikipedia

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    Deity. A deity or god is a supernatural being considered to be sacred and worthy of worship due to having authority over the universe, nature or human life. [ 1][ 2] The Oxford Dictionary of English defines deity as a god or goddess, or anything revered as divine. [ 3] C.

  9. Hippocrates - Wikipedia

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    Hippocrates of Kos ( / hɪˈpɒkrətiːz /, Greek: Ἱπποκράτης ὁ Κῷος, translit. Hippokrátēs ho Kôios; c. 460 – c. 370 BC ), also known as Hippocrates II, was a Greek physician and philosopher of the classical period who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is traditionally ...