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Definition[1]

Dānavā.-Name given to the Asuras because they were descendants of Danu. E.g., Mil.153.

Source
Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from
Definition[2]

Dānava [Sk. dānava] a kind of Asuras or Titans, the offspring of Danu J iii.527; v.89; Miln 153; Dpvs xvii.98.

Source
Pali-English Dictionary, TW Rhys Davids, William Stede,
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