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Results for नैरुक्त

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Apte Dictionary

V. S. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit–English Dictionary
  1. नैरुक्तnairuktaनैरुक्तिकः [nairuktikḥ], नैरुक्तिकः One who knows the etymology of words, an etymologist; Ms.12.111.

    नैरुक्तिकः nairuktikḥ, नैरुक्तिकः One who knows the etymology of words, an etymologist; Ms.12.111.

Monier-Williams

Monier Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit–English Dictionary
  1. नैरुक्तnairuktamfn. based on etymology, explained etymologically MBh.
    1. masculine, feminine and neuter; or adjective based on etymology, explained etymologically MBh.
    2. masculine, feminine and neuter; or adjective relating to the Nirukta निरुक्त (quod vide), explaining it gaRa ऋगयना*दि
    3. masculine gender (also -उक्तिक gaRa उक्था*दि) a knower of the derivation of words, an etymologist Nir. Mn.