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hood meaning in Sanskrit

फणा phaṇā

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hood in Sanskrit: फणा (phaṇā). In English, hood means a head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision.

Sanskrit words for hood

expansion on the sides of the neck typical for many elapids e.g. the Egyptian cobra and Indian cobra
फणा phaṇā

English meaning of hood

  1. noun A head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision.
  2. noun A head and neck covering placed on horses to protect against insects and sunlight, to slow coat growth and for warmth.
  3. noun A distinctively colored fold of material, representing a university degree.
  4. noun An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

Full definition of hood

hood in a sentence

  • What’s goin’ down in the hood?

Synonyms of hood

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Questions about hood in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of hood in Sanskrit?
Hood in Sanskrit is फणा (phaṇā).
hood इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Hood: फणा (phaṇā).
What does hood mean in English?
Hood means a head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision.

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