Gautama n. (Also spelled Gotama) The family name of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism; born ca. 563 b.c., died ca. 483 b.c. In He is worshipped by Buddhists as a god. See Buddha.
Synonyms:Buddha, the Buddha, Siddhartha, Gotama, Gautama Buddha.
... on the rug in the center of the room, and looking like an impossible combination of the last Henry Tudor and Gautama Buddha, Thomas Boyd did nothing either. He was staring downward, his hands folded on his ample lap, wearing an expression of utter, burning frustration. And on a nearby chair sat the third member of the company, wearing the calm and patient ... — Supermind • Gordon Randall Garrett
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