sutra

English

/ˈsuːtɹə/

noun
Definitions
  • A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
  • (Buddhism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit सूत्र (thread, string, rule, yarn, sutra, fibre, series thread) root from Proto-Indo-European *syuh₁- (sew, bind, tie).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*syuh₁-

Gloss

sew, bind, tie

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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Emoji
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