Shurpi, Śūrpī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shurpi 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 Śūrpī can be transliterated into English as Surpi or Shurpi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryŚūrpī (शूर्पी).—
1) A small winnowing-basket or fan.
2) Name of Śūrpaṇakhā.
3) A toy for children.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Śūrpī (शूर्पी):—[from śūrpa > śūrp] a f. ([gana] gaurādi) a small winnowing basket or fan (used as a child’s toy), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] = śūrpīṇakhā (q.v.), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [from śūrp] b See [column]2 under śūrpa.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Shurpi, Śūrpī, Surpi; (plurals include: Shurpis, Śūrpīs, Surpis) in any book or story.