तेजस्

Sanskrit

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Definitions
  • the sharp edge of a knife
  • the point or top of a flame or a ray
  • light, brilliance, glow, glare
  • splendor
  • fiery energy, vital power

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *táyǰas inherited from Proto-Indo-European *(s)teyg- , *(s)téyg-os (sharpness).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)teyg- , *(s)téyg-os

Gloss

sharpness

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