Etymology

urna

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Today it means: A spiral or circular dot placed on the forehead of Buddhist images as an auspicious mark. Full definition →

Sanskrit ऊर्णा
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urna · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromऊर्णा“wool, thread”
  2. English todayurna

From Sanskrit ऊर्णा (ūrṇā, “wool, thread”).

urna · noun2

  1. Latin · borrowed fromurna
  2. English todayurna

From Latin urna. Doublet of urn.

Words from the same roots

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