Sanskrit dictionary (beta)

Every entry for a word in Apte, Monier-Williams, Macdonell and the Dhātupāṭha, with their abbreviations spelled out, and an analysis of its forms.

Results for पोषक

3 dictionaries · exact headword

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

पोषकpoṣakaOne who maintains or nourishes, a supporter.

One who maintains or nourishes, a supporter.

Source: Apte

Monier Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit–English Dictionary

पोषकpoṣakamf(इका)n. nourishing, feeding, a nourisher, supporter, breeder, keeper Mn. MBh. &c.
1. mf(इका)neuter gender nourishing, feeding, a nourisher, supporter, breeder, keeper Mn. MBh. etc.
2. mf(इका)neuter gender (in fine compositi or 'at the end of a compound') subsisting on or by Hariv.
Source: Monier-Williams

A. A. Macdonell, A Practical Sanskrit Dictionary

पोषकpoṣaka[posh-aka] a. nourishing, breeding, rearing; m. nourisher, breeder; -ana, a. cherishing, favouring (--˚); n.…

[posh-aka] adjective nourishing, breeding, rearing; masculine nourisher, breeder; -ana, adjective cherishing, favouring (--˚); neuter nurture, maintenance, cultivation (of trees, of the senses); -anîya, future participle passive to be nourished; -ayitnú, adjective causing to thrive (accusative); -ayishnú, adjective beneficial; -i-tri, masculine nourisher, breeder; -in, adjective rearing, bringing up (--˚); -u-ka, adjective thriving; -tri, masculine nourisher, bringer up; -ya, future participle passive thriving, well-fed; abundant; causing prosperity; to be nourished: -putraka, masculine adopted son.

Source: Macdonell

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