om
Pronunciation: /ɒm/
The English word “om” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A sacred, mystical syllable used in prayer and meditation.
verb
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Sanskrit ओम् (om) (symbol ॐ (oṃ)). The former (om) is used in both Buddhist and Hindu settings, while the latter (aum) is usually used only in Jain and Hindu settings.
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