Hanci, Hañci, Hamci: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Hanci means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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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Pali-English dictionary

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Hañci, (indecl.) (haṃ+ci) if Kvu 1. (Page 727)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Haṃci (ಹಂಚಿ):—

1) [noun] the grass Aristida depressa of Poaceae family.

2) [noun] its long, stiff stick, used for making brooms.

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Haṃci (ಹಂಚಿ):—[noun] the score of five in the game of chance played with dice.

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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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