Tara

  1. Proper noun.  An Irish place name, associated with Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
  2. Proper noun.  (given name, female) used since the 20th century, derived from the place name.
  3. Proper noun.  (Buddhism) a female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. She is the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.
  4. Proper noun.  (given name, female) .
  5. Interjection.  (British, informal) goodbye; equivalent to the more geographically widespread tata.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.