"Bidpai" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈbɪdpaɪ/
Etymology: From Sanskrit [Term?], possibly a corruption of विद्यापति (vidyāpati, “Vidyapati”, literally “knowledge-lord”). Etymology templates: {{root|en|sa|विद्}}, {{der|en|sa}} Sanskrit [Term?] Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bidpai
  1. (India) A wise philosopher in traditional fables. Tags: India Categories (topical): People Translations (A wise philosopher in traditional fables): بيدبا (Arabic)
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