Dwi: 1 definition
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Dwi means something in Hindi. 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.
Ambiguity: Although Dwi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Dvi.
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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryDwi in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) two; ~[karmaka] (a verb) having two objects; ~[gu] a kind of compound (word) wherein the first member is a numerical; ~[guna] double; twice; ~[gunita] doubled; ~[ja/janma/jati] lit. twice-born—a Brahman the three higher castes (i.e. [brahmana, kshatriya, vaishya]) in the traditional Hindu hierarchical society; the moon; aves; ~[jihva] lit. double-tongued —a snake; backbiter; ~[dala/daliya] bipartite; having two leaves or petals; ~[dhatu] bimetallic; an alloy; ~[paksha/pakshiya] bilateral, bipartite; ~[pada/pada] bipodal, bifooted, having two legs or feet; —[bhashika/bhashi] bilingual; —[masika] bimonthly, brought out every two months; ~[limgi] bisexual; ~[vacana] the dual (number), signifying two; ~[vidha] of two kinds or types; ~[vidha] dilemma, suspense; uncertainly; ~[vedi] a subdivision of the Brahman community; ~[samatribhuja] isosceles triangle; ~[saptahika] biweekly..—dwi (द्वि) is alternatively transliterated as Dvi.
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Starts with: Dwibhasha, Dwicravirodh, Dwidha, Dwindwira, Dwipantaravaca, Dwipautra, Dwipratimaa-akruti, Dwiragaman, Dwirukt, Dwisadanaatmak, Dwitiy, Dwitiya, Dwitiya-antar-himyug, Dwividh.
Ends with: Badwa-badwi, Chittivedwi, Endwi, Gadha mandwi, Ghada mandwi, Kindwi, Lubotobondwi, Lusindwi, Mkindwi, Mshindwi, Mtundwi, Mtwindwi, Muchindwi, Nsindwi, Pratidwandwi, Umushindwi.
Full-text: Dvi, Padavinyasa.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Dwi; (plurals include: Dwis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
5. Chandramasa and Seasons < [Chapter 5 - Adoration of the Sun and Moon]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Siva Temples at Sripura (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - The Architectural Panorama]