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makara
noun[ C or U ]
(alsoMakara)uk /ˈmæk.ə.rə/ us /ˈmæk.ə.rə/
a sea creature in Hindu mythology(= ancient stories): 摩迦罗（印度神话中的海兽）
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He believed that there is a connection between makaras and dragons.他认为摩迦罗和龙之间存在着联系。
Makara is equivalent to the zodiac sign Capricorn.摩迦罗就是黄道星座中的摩羯座。
Close examination will reveal images of gods seated on lotus-shaped thrones, beautiful makara heads, prancing lions and human figures.
Only the ruined bricks and two carved figures, one of a sea-monster (Makara) and the other of a person in deep meditation, remain.
Dragons, makaras (Indian and Tibetan water monsters) and nagas (serpent spirits) cross paths with American sneakers.
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