bhamati

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit भ्रमति (bhrámati). Cognate with Maharastri Prakrit 𑀪𑀫𑀇 (bhamaï), Sauraseni Prakrit 𑀪𑀫𑀤𑀺 (bhamadi).

Verb

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bhamati

  1. to spin, whirl about
  2. to roam

References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “bhamati”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 498
  • Turner, Ralph Lilley (1969–1985) “bhamati”, in A Comparative Dictionary of the Indo-Aryan Languages, London: Oxford University Press, page 550