nakshatra

English

noun
Definitions
  • A lunar mansion in Hindu astrology; one of 27 (sometimes also 28) sectors along the ecliptic.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit नक्षत्र (star, constellation, lunar asterism constellation).

Origin

Sanskrit

नक्षत्र

Gloss

star, constellation, lunar asterism constellation

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

星

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