Dadda: 3 definitions
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Dadda 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.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Dadda (दद्द) in Prakrit (or Dadru in Sanskrit) refers to a “sort of worm disease”, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(CDIAL 6142; Emmerick 1986 p. 187).
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Dadda (दद्द):—m. Name of various kings (of Gurjara etc.), [Inscriptions]
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
Daḍḍa (ದಡ್ಡ):—[noun] the closeness or thickness of the texture of a woven fabric.
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Daḍḍa (ದಡ್ಡ):—[adjective] slow in comprehending, reacting; slow-witted; dull; stupid.
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Daḍḍa (ದಡ್ಡ):—
1) [noun] a slow-witted man; a stupid fellow.
2) [noun] ದಡ್ಡ ದಾಮೋದರ [dadda damodara] daḍḍa dāmōdara a very stupid fellow.
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Daḍḍa (ದಡ್ಡ):—[noun] = ದಡ್ಡಸ [daddasa].
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 (+16): Daddaala, Daddaataa, Daddabha, Daddabha Jataka, Daddabhayati, Daddabhayitasadda, Daddagu, Daddakara, Daddakkara, Daddal, Daddala, Daddalada, Daddalhamana, Daddalihati, Daddallamana, Daddallati, Daddallavimana, Daddapaiya, Daddara, Daddara Jataka.
Full-text (+0): Daddakara, Daddati, Hasidadda, Dattadesa, Daddari, Nisadaggahana, Dadru, Vacisankhara.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Phytochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial studies of Santalum album bark. < [2017: Volume 6, November issue 14]
Isthmic pregnancy on the uterine scar about a case and review of the literature < [2023: Volume 12, April special issue 6]
Bioactive compounds in Pterocarpus santalinus: HPLC, antimicrobial activity. < [2018: Volume 7, April special issue 8]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Sanskrit Inscriptions (F): The Early Gurjaras < [Chapter 3]
Chart: Movement of Vedic Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 3]
5. Religious Sacrifices < [Chapter 2]
Journal of Public Health in Africa
Understanding the factors of road crash severity in Benin < [Vol 14, No 6 (2023)]
Prevalence of fatigue while driving among two‑wheeled vehicle drivers and... < [Vol 14, No 12 (2023)]
Referral conditions for severe road traffic injuries and their influence on... < [Vol 13, No 2 (2022)]
Military System in Northern India (study) (by Prabhakar Tyagi)
Part 1 - The battle between Harsha and Pulakeshin II < [Chapter 6 - The Famous Battles]
Inscriptions of Orissa (Rajaguru) (by Shri Satyanarayana Rajguru)
Part 37 - The Orissa Museum Plates of Madhavavarman < [Section 4 - Central-Orissa—The Sailodbhavas]
Page 228 < [Volume 3, Part 2]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 202 < [Volume 6 (1909)]