rana

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small crocodile found in southern India and Sri Lanka.

  - "The rana is a common sight in the marshy areas of southern India."
  - "Ranas are known to inhabit the wetlands and ponds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rana
rana , mana , gana , mana

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Variants

List of all variants of rana that leads to same result
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Etymology

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From Sanskrit 'raná' meaning 'delight, pleasure'.

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Trivia

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1. Ranas are known to have a distinctive coloration pattern, with dark bands on their backs and lighter bellies.

2. Ranas are omnivores, feeding on both plants and animals.

3. Ranas are the largest of the true crocodiles found in India.

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Related Concepts

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1. crocodile: Rana is a type of crocodile.

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Culture

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In Hindu mythology, Rana is the name of a demon king, and the term is also used metaphorically to refer to a powerful and cruel ruler.

How to Memorize "rana"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small crocodile in a marshy area or pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rana' with the image of a crocodile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Rana' rhymes with 'mana' to help recall its meaning.

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