ବେଢ଼

Odia

Etymology

Inherited from Prakrit 𑀯𑁂𑀠 (veḍha), from Sanskrit वेष्ट (veṣṭa). Doublet of ବେଢ଼ା (beṛhā).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /beɽʱɔ/

Noun

ବେଢ଼ (beṛha)

1. girth; circumference
2. enveloping; surrounding
3. khedda
4. blockade; siege

References

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