Geshnu, Geṣṇu: 6 definitions
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Geshnu 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.
The Sanskrit term Geṣṇu can be transliterated into English as Gesnu or Geshnu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryGeṣṇu (गेष्णु).—[gai iṣṇuc ādguṇaḥ]
1) A singer.
2) Especially, a Brāhmaṇa versed in the hymns of the Sāmaveda and who chants them.
Derivable forms: geṣṇuḥ (गेष्णुः).
See also (synonyms): giṣṇu.
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Geṣṇu (गेष्णु).—[gai iṣṇuc] A singer, an actor.
Derivable forms: geṣṇuḥ (गेष्णुः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryGeṣṇu (गेष्णु).—m.
(-ṣṇuḥ) 1. A singer. 2. An actor. 3. A chaunter of the Sama Veda: see geṣṇa E. gai to sing, and iṣṇuc Unadi aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryGeṣṇu (गेष्णु):—[from gai] m. a professional singer, actor, mime, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryGeṣṇu (गेष्णु):—(ṣṇuḥ) 2. m. Idem.
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Ends with: Abhigeshnu.
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