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Apte Dictionary

V. S. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit–English Dictionary

औशीरम्auśīramThe handle of a fan or Chowri.
[उशीरं-अण्]
1. The handle of a fan or Chowri.
2. A bed; औशीरे कामचारः कृतोऽभूत् Dk.72 at liberty to sleep or sit.
3. A seat (chair, stool etc.).
4. An unguent made of Uśīra; अचन्दनमनौशीरं हृदयस्यानु- लेपनम् Mk.1.23.
5. The root of the fragrant grass उशीर quod vide, which see
6. A fan. -Adjective made from उशीर; छत्रं वेष्टन- मौशीरम् Mb.12.6.32.
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