English Explanatory Dictionary

brahmadanda

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Literally, the rod of Brahma; also used of bamboo rods carried by Indian ascetics.
  2. A form of punishment, apparently social excommunication.
  3. The spine.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɹɑː.məˈdʌn.də/ /ˌbɹʌh.məˈdʌn.də/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brahmadanda.wav

Word forms

brahmadanda brahmadandas brahmadaṇḍa

Etymology

From Sanskrit ब्रह्मन् (brahman, “Brahma”) + दण्ड (daṇḍa, “rod, staff”).

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