tarass

/T AA1 R AE1 S/
noun
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    An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.

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    A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage.

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    (Buddhism) A female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. She is the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.

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    A small settlement in County Meath, Ireland, near the Hill of Tara (Irish grid ref N 9458)

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    Some other places named Tara, all likely after the Irish hill:

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    A community in Arran-Elderslie municipality, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

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    An unincorporated community in Manatee County, Florida, United States.

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    A township in Swift County, Minnesota, United States.

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    A township in Traverse County, Minnesota.

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    A town in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.

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    A female given name from Sanskrit.

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    A surname.

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    A barangay of Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines.

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    A barangay of Coron, Palawan, Philippines.

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    A barangay of Sipocot, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

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    A barangay of Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines.

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    A male given name.

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    A plant native to Peru, the spiny holdback, Tara spinosa

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    (India) A small silver coin current in South India at the time of the arrival of the Portuguese.

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    (New Zealand, rare) The tern.