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detya

[de-tya]

noun

LanguageBalinese (Indonesia)

Meaning
  1. alternative form of daitya
  2. A term referring to a class of beings in Hindu mythology, often translated as a giant or demon.
Examples

Detya punika wantah mrasidayang kalahang olih dewa.

The detya was only able to be defeated by the god.

Detya punika ageng pisan.

That giant is very big.

Pronunciationde-tya

Part of speechnoun

Registerformal

Usage noteThis is a Sanskrit-derived term used in cultural and religious contexts.

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