Vicakanem, Vicakaṇēṃ, Vicakaṇeṃ: 2 definitions

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Vicakanem means something in Marathi. 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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[«previous next»] — Vicakanem in Marathi glossary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

vicakaṇēṃ (विचकणें).—v c & i (vikōcana S) To open or part injuriously or widely; to expand or cause to yawn or gape in an excessive degree or in an ugly and displeasing manner. Thus the verb well corresponds with the English Yawn and Gape. 2 fig. To tear open; to rip up (the secret faults or foibles of); to pull to pieces. 3 fig. To marr, smash, destroy, ruin (a counsel, plot, business). 4 unc To tear asunder or pull to pieces (literally, as flowers, books &c.) 5 with tōṇḍa To make mouths or faces; with dānta or battiśī, To grin or show the teeth; with kēśa, To dishevel the hair. tyācēṃ &c. vicakalēṃ He &c. is ruined.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

vicakaṇēṃ (विचकणें).—v t & v i Open or part widely. Tear open; with tōṇḍa Make mouths; with dānta Grin.

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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.

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