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SHEN-PAO

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Overview

SHEN-PAO (noun)
  The noun SHEN-PAO has 1 sense:

1. a member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tseplay

  Familiarity information: SHEN-PAO used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


SHEN-PAO (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tse

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Shen-pao; Spiritual Jewel

Instance hypernyms:

Chinese deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese)

Holonyms ("Shen-pao" is a member of...):

Taoist Trinity (the three pure ones; the three chief gods of Taoism)


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