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Vishakha

Vishakha comes from Sanskrit विशाखा ‘the 14th (later 16th) lunar asterism (figured…’.

  1. Sanskritc. 1500–500 BCEविशाखाviśākhā‘the 14th (later 16th) lunar asterism (figured by a decorated arch and containing four or…’
  2. EnglishtodayVishakha

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

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  1. Sanskritc. 1500–500 BCEविशाखाviśākhā‘the 14th (later 16th) lunar asterism (figured by a decorated arch and containing four or…’
  2. EnglishtodayVishakha

Every English word from Sanskrit विशाखा

Today it means

noun the 14th (later 16th) lunar asterism (figured by a decorated arch and containing four or originally two stars under the regency of a dual divinity, इन्द्र and अग्नि ; it is probably to be connected with the quadrangle of stars ι, α, β, γ Librae.

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Etymograph / Sanskrit विशाखा / Vishakha

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