mač̣hí

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit माक्षिक (mākṣiká, pertaining to a bee). Compare Khowar مَݯھی (mac̣hí).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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mač̣hí

  1. honey
    Mač̣hí istríža ne žun, ónǰeṣṭa.
    Women do not eat honey because it is ritually pure (ónǰeṣṭa).

Usage notes

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Only domestic honey is considered ónǰeṣṭa, not that found in the wild.