huma
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A bird from old stories that brings luck and happiness when it flies over people
- noun
- Literature
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huma
- Legends say that anyone touched by the shadow of the huma will be happy forever.
Examples
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In ancient tales, the huma is said to never land and always bring luck.
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The huma is a symbol of hope in Persian culture.
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The poet compared the king's fortune to the blessings of the huma.
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Have you heard the story of the huma bird?
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In ancient tales, the huma is said to never land and always bring luck.
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Legends say that anyone touched by the shadow of the huma will be happy forever.
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The poet compared the king's fortune to the blessings of the huma.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Huma comes from the Persian word homa, the name of a bird in old Persian stories that never lands and whose shadow or touch brings 'good fortune' and happiness. So a huma is a symbol of luck, a bird whose passing is thought to bring lasting happiness.
