Cunni, Cunnī, Cuṉṉi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cunni means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, Tamil. 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 Chunni.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryCunnī (चुन्नी) [Also spelled chunni]:—(nf) a woman’s small-sized upper covering or mantle.
...
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryCuṇṇi (चुण्णि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Cūrṇi.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cunnia, Cunnia, Cunnia, Cunnia, Cunnitam, Cunniya, Cunniyati, Cuṇṇita.
Ends with: Carim-cunni.
Full-text: Carim-cunni, Curni, Chunni, Manduradhanika.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Cunni, Cunnī, Cuṇṇi, Cuṉṉi; (plurals include: Cunnis, Cunnīs, Cuṇṇis, Cuṉṉis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.4 - Works of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]