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1) [deity in the form of a] garuda; 2) large bird; 3) sacred lord; 4) a clan; 5) herd, multitude [IW]

garuda. 1) chief of the feathered race, garuda, deity in the form of a garuda sacred lord. Syn mkha' lding, nam mkha' lding. 2) n. of a family clan. 3) herd, multitude; a garuda [RY]

garuda, enemy of klu, roc, mythical bird of great size, eagle, herd, multitude, mythical chief of the feathered race, golden eagle, corresponds to zhung in the ancient language of zhang zhung [JV]