Dhak, Ḍhak: 9 definitions
Introduction:
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In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarḌhak (ढक्).—tad. affix एय (eya) causing the substitution of vrddhi for the first vowel of the word to which it is added. ढक् (ḍhak) is added in the sense of अपत्य (apatya) (descendant) (I) to words ending in feminine affixes, to words ending in the vowel इ (i), excepting इ (i) of the tad. afix इञ् (iñ), to words of the class headed by शुभ्र (śubhra), to words मण्डूक, विकर्ण, कुषीतक, भ्रू (maṇḍūka, vikarṇa, kuṣītaka, bhrū), .कुलटा (kulaṭā) and to words headed by कल्याणी (kalyāṇī) which get इन (ina) substituted for its !ast vowel; e.g. सौपर्णेयः, दात्तेयः शौभ्रेय, माण्डूकेयः,, वैकर्णेयः, कौषीतकेयः, भ्रौवेयः (sauparṇeyaḥ, dātteyaḥ śaubhreya, māṇḍūkeyaḥ, , vaikarṇeyaḥ, kauṣītakeyaḥ, bhrauveyaḥ),.कौलटेयः, काल्याणिनेयः (kaulaṭeyaḥ, kālyāṇineyaḥ) etc: cf Kas on P. IV.I. 1 19-127; (2) to the words पितृष्वसृ (pitṛṣvasṛ) and मातृष्वसृ (mātṛṣvasṛ) with the vowel ऋ (ṛ) elided and to the word . दुष्कुल, पितृष्वसेयः, मातृष्वसेयः, दौष्कुलेयः (duṣkula, pitṛṣvaseyaḥ, mātṛṣvaseyaḥ, dauṣkuleyaḥ), cf. Kas. on P. IV. 1.133, 134, 142: (3) to the word कलि (kali) in the sense of Sama, to the word अग्नि (agni) in the sense of 'dedicated to a deity' (सास्य देवता (sāsya devatā)) as also to the words नदी, मही, वाराणसी, श्रावस्ती (nadī, mahī, vārāṇasī, śrāvastī) and others in the Saisika senses; e. g. कालेयं साम, आग्नेयः, नादेयम् महियम् (kāleyaṃ sāma, āgneyaḥ, nādeyam mahiyam) etc. cf Kas. on P. IV. 2.8, 33, 97: (4) to the words तूदी, धुर्, कपि, ज्ञाति, व्रीहि (tūdī, dhur, kapi, jñāti, vrīhi) and शालि (śāli) in the specified senses; cf. P. IV. 3.94, IV. 4.77, V. 1.127, V. 2.2.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsDhak [ढाक] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Butea frondosa, Butea braamania, Plaso monosperma. For the possible medicinal usage of dhak, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Dhak [ढाक] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Dhak [ڐهاك] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dhak in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia variegata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phanera variegata (L.) Benth. (among others).
2) Dhak is also identified with Butea monosperma It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa Poir. (etc.).
3) Dhak is also identified with Clerodendrum phlomidis It has the synonym Volkameria multiflora Burm.f. (etc.).
4) Dhak is also identified with Erythrina suberosa It has the synonym Micropteryx sublobata Walp. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ethnobotany (2001)
· Listados Floristicos de Mexico (1983)
· Cuscatlania (1979)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· Reinwardtia (1956)
· Phytologia (1971)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhak, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDhak (धक्).—An exclamation of anger; Uttararāmacarita 4.24.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhak (धक्):—1. dhak [nominative case] [from] dagh or dah (cf. dakṣiṇa-dagh and uśa-dah).
2) 2. dhak an exclamation of wrath, [Uttararāma-carita iv, 23.]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary1) Dhak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the tree Butea frondosa; —[ke tina pata] for ever in straits, always in a tight position; sticking to an unwelcome convention/custom..—dhak (ढाक) is alternatively transliterated as Ḍhāka.
2) Dhak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) palpitation; sudden suspension of normal heart-throb; ~[dhaka/dhaka] enhanced heart-throb, palpitation; —[se raha jana] to be stunned, to be paralysed (through fear or astonishment), to stand aghast; —[hona, mana mem] to be stunned, to be aghast..—dhak (धक) is alternatively transliterated as Dhaka.
3) Dhak in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) commanding/overwhelming influence, sway; awe; —[jamana/bamdhana] to command overwhelming influence, to hold sway; —[baithana] to have overwhelming influence/sway; —[baithana] to establish overwhelming influence/sway; —[hona] to be held in, or regarded with, awe..—dhak (धाक) is alternatively transliterated as Dhāka.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDhak is another spelling for ढक [ḍhaka].—n. weight;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+170): Dhaka, Dhaka-dakhavine, Dhaka-jamaunu, Dhakaar, Dhakabuka, Dhakabuki, Dhakachopa, Dhakada, Dhakadadhokada, Dhakadadhukada, Dhakadarara, Dhakadhaka, Dhakadhakai, Dhakadhakana, Dhakadhakanem, Dhakadhaki, Dhakadhakku, Dhakadhakyaunu, Dhakadhamki, Dhakadhuka.
Ends with (+18): Agninirodhak, Aradhak, Avardhak, Bandhak, Bedhak, Bodhak, Budhak-budhak, Daladhak, Dharti-dhak, Dhaul-dhak, Dhauldhak, Dodhak, Gandhak, Gond china ar dhak, Gond dhak, Matrabodhak, Palas dhak, Palaspapra dhak, Parimanbodhak, Poast dhak.
Full-text (+234): Bhagineya, Aireya, Gaireya, Dharti-dhak, Anjaneya, Nateya, Anjineya, Damh, Sthulakashthadah, Aditeya, Dhakka, Palasha, Gond dhak, Poast dhak, Palaspapra dhak, Palas dhak, Gond china ar dhak, Samagh-e-dhak, Kattumurukku, Bokre-dhaka.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Dhak, Ḍhak; (plurals include: Dhaks, Ḍhaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study) (by Sajitha. A)
Taddhita (in Sanskrit grammar) < [Chapter 3 - Vāsudevavijaya—A Grammatical Study]
Uṇādi-sūtras (Grammar rules) < [Chapter 3 - Vāsudevavijaya—A Grammatical Study]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 1.44 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Verse 1.60 < [Book 1 - Brahma-kāṇḍa (or Āgama-samuccaya)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Critical comments by Bhānuji Dīkṣita on certain derivations of Kṣīrasvāmin < [Chapter 6 - Grammatical Aspects]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.167 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)