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n. - Fringe-toed lizard; A benevolent aspect of Devi.

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  • As for the root-origin of the word Uma, it could be a kindred of Maya signifying expanse.
  • Some stars are less overwhelming in real life than on screen, but Uma is not one of them.
  • JDM crashes a cake-tasting full of snooty people while Uma is worried about behaving properly.
  • Uma is a particularly interesting character, as she illuminates one of the ideas central to Ghosh's novel.
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