Loshtaghna, Loṣṭaghna, Loshta-ghna: 6 definitions

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Loshtaghna 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 Loṣṭaghna can be transliterated into English as Lostaghna or Loshtaghna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Loṣṭaghna (लोष्टघ्न).—an instrument for breaking clods, a harrow.

Derivable forms: loṣṭaghnaḥ (लोष्टघ्नः).

Loṣṭaghna is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms loṣṭa and ghna (घ्न). See also (synonyms): loṣṭabhedana.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Loṣṭaghna (लोष्टघ्न).—m.

(-ghnaḥ) A harrow. E. loṣṭa a clod, and ghna destroying.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Loṣṭaghna (लोष्टघ्न):—[=loṣṭa-ghna] [from loṣṭa > loṣṭ] m. an agricultural instrument for breaking clods, harrow, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Loṣṭaghna (लोष्टघ्न):—[loṣṭa-ghna] (ghnaḥ) 1. m. A harrow.

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Loshtaghna in German

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