ପଣ୍ଡା

Odia

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit पण्डा (paṇḍā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɔɳɖa/

Noun

ପଣ୍ଡା (paṇḍā)

1. wisdom
2. learning
3. science
4. (Hinduism) a Brahman priest

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ପଣ୍ଡା”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press