Sihi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sihi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Sihi (सिहि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śikhin.
2) Sīhī (सीही) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Sihī.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Sihī (सिही) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sīhī.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSihi (ಸಿಹಿ):—
1) [adjective] having a taste of or like that of, sugar; sweet.
2) [adjective] containing sugar in some form.
3) [adjective] pleasant; agreeable; pleasing.
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Sihi (ಸಿಹಿ):—
1) [noun] the quality of being sweet; sweetness.
2) [noun] any sweet food.
3) [noun] something, as an experience, that gives delight or satisfaction.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+8): Sihi-kumbala-kaayi, Sihi-kumbala-kayi, Sihia, Sihidattu, Sihigenasu, Sihigumbala, Sihihale, Sihikarane, Sihilavamga, Sihildan, Sihimatu, Sihimavu, Sihimekke, Sihimosaru, Sihimutraroga, Sihini, Sihinidde, Sihiniru, Sihipale, Sihipunarnava.
Full-text (+5): Sihigenasu, Sihipale, Sihimatu, Sihihale, Sihiniru, Sihimutraroga, Sihimavu, Hiriyasihigenasu, Sihinidde, Sihitomde, Doddasihigenasu, Sihitene, Sihisaru, Sihipunarnava, Sihimosaru, Sihimekke, Sihi-kumbala-kaayi, Sihi-kumbala-kayi, Shikhin, Sihilavamga.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Sihi, Sīhī, Sihī; (plurals include: Sihis, Sīhīs, Sihīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 195 < [Volume 12 (1912)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Bheshaja Prasanga: Ancient Indian Treatment Techniques in Poetic Form < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]
Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3 (by Henry Parker)
Story 23 - Kurulu-gama Appu, The Sooth-sayer < [Part I - Stories told by the Cultivating Caste and Vaeddas]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
10.3. Beliefs (in ancient India) < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
2.4. Knowledge of Flora and Fauna < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.2 - Life story of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]
Dhammasangani (by C.A.F. Rhys Davids)
Part VII - On The Buddhist Philosophy Of Mind < [Introductory Essay]