"Nighantu" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Nighantus [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit निघण्टु (ni-ghaṇṭu). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sa|निघण्टु|tr=ni-ghaṇṭu}} Sanskrit निघण्टु (ni-ghaṇṭu) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nighantu (plural Nighantus)
  1. A particular type of Sanskrit glossary, containing brief annotations of obscure and difficult words grouped into thematic categories. Wikipedia link: Nighantu Categories (topical): Reference works Synonyms: nighantu

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