Shikan, Ṣikan: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shikan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṣikan can be transliterated into English as Sikan or Shikan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarṢikan (षिकन्).—tad. affix इक (ika) added to the word पथिन् (pathin) in the sense of 'a student of' or 'a scholar of' when the word पथिन् (pathin) is preceded by the word शत (śata) or षष्टि (ṣaṣṭi). e. g. शतपथिकः, शतपथिकी । (śatapathikaḥ, śatapathikī |) cf. शतषष्टेः षिकन् पथः (śataṣaṣṭeḥ ṣikan pathaḥ) Kas. on P. II. 2.60.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryShikan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) wrinkle, shrivel; crease; —[na padana] to show no grouse whatever..—shikan (शिकन) is alternatively transliterated as Śikana.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shikana, Shikanau, Shikandara, Shikandi, Shikanem, Shikani, Shikanja, Shikanji, Shikantaza.
Ends with: Kirushikan, Tuvipashikan.
Full-text: Shikana, Shatapathika, Akhetika, Shikantaza, Ika.
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