Govali, Govāli: 2 definitions
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Govali means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Govāli (गोवालि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gopālin.
2) Govālī (गोवाली) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Gopālī.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGōvāḷi (ಗೋವಾಳಿ):—[noun] a number of cattle feeding, living or being driven together; a herd of cattle.
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Gōvāḷi (ಗೋವಾಳಿ):—[noun] = ಗೋವಳತಿ [govalati].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Govaliga, Govaligatana, Govaligattige, Govaligol, Govalin, Govalini, Govaliti, Govaliya.
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