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Results for वरूथम्

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Apte Dictionary

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

वरूथम्varūthamA sort of wooden fence or fender with which a chariot is provided as a defence against collision (m. also in…
[वृ-ऊथन् Uṇ.2.6)
1. A sort of wooden fence or fender with which a chariot is provided as a defence against collision (Masculine also in this sense); वरूथो रथगुप्तिर्या तिरोधत्ते रथस्थितिम्; चक्रैः षोडशभिर्युक्तं सवरूथं सकूबरम् Atmanepada Rām.6.11.2.
2. An armour, a coat of mail.
3. A shield.
4. A group, multitude, an assemblage; मथ्य- मानात्तथा सिन्धोर्देवासुरवरूथपैः Bhāg.8.7.16;3.1.28.
5. Protection.
6. A family.
7. A house, residence (Vedic in the last 3 senses)
Derived forms and compounds
- -थः
  
  The cuckoo.
  
  Time.
  
  वती a host, army.
Source: ApteApte entry