# garuda

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡæɹʊdə/ · frequency rank #51,131

## Definitions
1. A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda is the son of Vinata.

## Etymology
Learned borrowing from Sanskrit गरुड (garuḍa).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/garuda