स्फ्य

Sanskrit

noun
Definitions
  • an implement used in sacrifices described as a flat piece of wood
  • an oar
  • the spar or boom of a ship

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-Aryan *spʰyám inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *spʰyám inherited from Proto-Indo-European *(s)piHn- (dorsal fin).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)piHn-

Gloss

dorsal fin

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