What is Tryarthini Nama — Three-Meaning Glossary Entries?
Extended list of three-meaning terms with their complete referents: - Kasturi (कस्तूरी) — (1) Musk deer secretion, (2) a variety of banana, (3) a type of plant (Abelmoschus moschatus). - Pashana (पाषाण) — (1) Stone/mineral, (2) Pashanbheda plant (Bergenia ligulata), (3) a type of poison. - Eranda (एरण्ड) — (1) Castor plant (Ricinus communis), (2) a type of elephant, (3) a region name. - Vacha (वचा) — (1) Acorus calamus (sweet flag), (2) speech/word, (3) a type of promise. - Jivaka (जीवक) — (1) Malaxis acuminata (a medicinal orchid), (2) living being, (3) a type of gem/stone. - Musta (मुस्त) — (1) Cyperus rotundus (nagarmotha), (2) fist/clenched hand, (3) a type of grass. - Ela (एला) — (1) Cardamom, (2) Perfume/fragrance, (3) a measurement unit.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 23
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