NANDI


Meaning of NANDI in English

I. ˈnänˌdē noun

( plural nandi )

Usage: usually capitalized

1.

a. : a pastoral people on the Uganda-Kenya frontier

b. : a member of such people

2. : a Nilotic language of the Nandi people — called also Kipsigis

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Sanskrit nāndī joy, vigor, freshness

: a benediction or invocation spoken at the beginning of an Indian drama and usually addressed to Vishnu or Siva but sometimes to Buddha

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Telugu, probably from Sanskrit nandin, any of various plants

: ben-teak

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