Cikkani, Cikkaṇī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cikkani means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chikkani.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryCikkaṇī (चिक्कणी).—
1) The betel-nut tree.
2) A betel-nut.
See also (synonyms): cikkaṇā.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusCikkaṇi (ಚಿಕ್ಕಣಿ):—[noun] = ಚಿಕ್ಕಣ [cikkana]2 - 4 & 5.
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Cikkaṇi (ಚಿಕ್ಕಣಿ):—[noun] a kind of grass .
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Cikkāṇi (ಚಿಕ್ಕಾಣಿ):—
1) [noun] the palm tree Areca catechu of Arecaceae family.
2) [noun] its nut used to chew with betel leaves; betel nut; areca nut.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cikkanigesar, Cikkanike, Cikkanikesar.
Ends with: Rashicikkani.
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