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Bidpai

/ˈbɪdpaɪ/

Bidpai proper noun: a wise philosopher in traditional fables.

Proper noun

Bidpai

  1. (India) A wise philosopher in traditional fables.
    • Another name made to stand sponsor for fables was Bidpai, said to have been an Oriental philosopher.1938, Ollie Depew, Children's Literature by Grades and Types, page 31
    • Whereupon Bidpai said, 'There is no coin more precious than true friendship: When two hearts united giving each other's inclinations precedence over their own, they are able to face any odds and repulse any foe.'1999, Rāya Kr̥shṇadāsa (Edward B Eastwick), Anwar-e-Suhaili: Iyar-i-Danish, page 56

Bidpai meaning in Arabic

Bidpai in Arabic

A wise philosopher in traditional fables
بيدبا

Forms of Bidpai

alternative formBidpay
alternative formPilpai
alternative formPilpay

Origin of Bidpai

From Sanskrit [Term?], possibly a corruption of विद्यापति (vidyāpati, “Vidyapati”, literally “knowledge-lord”).

Questions about Bidpai

What does Bidpai mean?
Bidpai means a wise philosopher in traditional fables.
What is Bidpai in Arabic?
Bidpai in Arabic is بيدبا. See Bidpai meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is Bidpai?
Bidpai is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Bidpai?
Bidpai is pronounced /ˈbɪdpaɪ/.

Words near Bidpai in the dictionary

  1. bidorsal
  2. bidos
  3. bidouble
  4. bidoublet
  5. bidoublets
  6. Bidpai
  7. Bidpay
  8. bidree
  9. bidri
  10. bidriware
  11. bidriwares

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