Jadau, Jaḍāū: 3 definitions

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Jadau means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.

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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Jaḍāū (जडाऊ):—(a) studded or inset with jewels.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Jaḍāu (जडाउ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jaṭāyu.

Jaḍāu has the following synonyms: Jaḍāuṇa.

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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.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

1) Jaḍāu (जडाउ):—adj. inlaid; set;

2) Jadau (जदौ):—n. a form of greeting (with one hand flapping in front of the face);

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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.

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