[ noun ]
Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy; the god who removes obstacles
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Ganesa \Ga*ne"sa\, Ganesh \Ganesh\, Ganesha \Ganesha\, prop. n.
(Hindu Myth.)
The Hindu god of wisdom, prudence and prophesy; the remover
of obstacles.

Syn: Ganapati.
[1913 Webster WordNet 1.5]

Note: He is represented as a short, fat, red-colored man,
with a large belly and the head of an elephant.
--Balfour.