Odhani, Ōḍhaṇī, Oḍhaṇī: 4 definitions
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Odhani means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesOdhani refers to “A short outer garment for women”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryōḍhaṇī (ओढणी).—f ( H) At marriages and amongst women and children. A shawl or an embroidered cloth thrown over the head and shoulders,
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ōḍhaṇī (ओढणी).—f (Verbal of ōḍhaṇēṃ) Pulling &c. 2 A cloak.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryOḍhanī (ओढनी):—(nf) a woman’s mantle; —[badalanā] (for women) to become intimate friends.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryOḍhanī (ओढनी):—n. a three-stringed musical instrument;
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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Starts with: Odhaniya.
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Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
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