Jain - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Jain :  adj : relating to or characteristic of Jainism; "Jain gods" [syn: Jain, Jainist]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Jain : \Jain\, Jaina \Jai"na\, n. [Skr. Jaina, fr. Jina, a proper name, fr. jina victorious.] One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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