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TAOIST TRINITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The three pure ones; the three chief gods of Taoism
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
Chinese deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese)
Meronyms (members of "Taoist Trinity"):
Heavenly Jewel; Tien-pao; Ling-pao; Mystic Jewel (a member of the Taoist Trinity)
Shen-pao; Spiritual Jewel (a member of the Taoist Trinity; identified with Lao-tse)