Gudi, Guḍī, Gudī: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Gudi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1Gudi (“temple”) is one of the septs (divisions) among the Jōgis (a caste of Telugu mendicants). The Jōgi mendicants go about, clad in a dirty loin-cloth (often red in colour) and a strip of cloth over the shoulders, with cobras, pythons, or rat snakes in baskets, and carrying a bag slung over the shoulder.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGudi [ગુડી] in the Kachchhi language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera tinctoria L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Indigofera indica Lam., Indigofera sumatrana. For the possible medicinal usage of gudi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Gudi in India is the name of a plant defined with Meconopsis aculeata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Gudi in Nigeria is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Holcus saccharatus var. technicus (Körn.) Farw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proc. Indian Natl. Sci. Acad. (1989)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1997)
· Physiologia Plantarum (2005)
· Saggi scientifici e letterarj dell’ accademia di Padova (1786)
· of the Himalayan Mountains (1834)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gudi, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryguḍī (गुडी).—& guḍīpāḍavā Better guḍhī & guḍhīpāḍavā.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishguḍī (गुडी).—
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryGuḍī (गुडी):—[from guḍa] f. idem, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. gauḍa, bahu-guḍā.)
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGuḍi (ಗುಡಿ):—
1) [noun] an apparent ring of light encircling the sun, moon or other luminous body, caused by refraction of light through ice crystals in our atmosphere; a halo.
2) [noun] a large number of things being or collected together; a mass; a collection.
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Guḍi (ಗುಡಿ):—
1) [noun] the peak of a mountain.
2) [noun] a flag, banner.
3) [noun] a pole planted in front of the house on the new yeaṛs day.
4) [noun] the festival observed on that day.
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Guḍi (ಗುಡಿ):—
1) [noun] a house, residence.
2) [noun] a building for the worship of a god, where an idol of that god is installed; a temple.
3) [noun] a drapery, awning or other roof-like covering, often a decorative one, fastened above a roof, pandal, etc. or held on poles.
4) [noun] the work of engraving on or making dolls and other handicraft works from, wood.
5) [noun] the act or profession of paining, colouring.
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Guḍi (ಗುಡಿ):—[noun] a covering for the face or part of the face; a mask.
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Gudi (ಗುದಿ):—
1) [verb] to jump up or down.
2) [verb] to walk or stand on; to tread.
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Gudi (ಗುದಿ):—[verb] to tie the feet (at the ankles) with a rope or chain.
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Gudi (ಗುದಿ):—
1) [noun] a rope tied to the feet together while climbing areca, coconut etc. trees.
2) [noun] a bunch of flowers, fruits, etc. tied together.
3) [noun] a number of coconuts grown naturally as a single cluster.
4) [noun] a medieval war-club with a heavy, metal head.
5) [noun] a thick piece of wood tied to the neck of a cow, ox, etc. with a rope to hinder motion or preventing it from running fast; a clog.
6) [noun] (fig.) something for which one is responsible; responsibility.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+52): Gudi hullu, Gudi manga, Gudia, Gudia, Gudibalasu, Gudibidu, Gudicape, Gudide gaddithaigadapara, Gudideva, Gudidu, Gudidumbisu, Gudigal, Gudigalu, Gudigara, Gudigarike, Gudigattisu, Gudigattu, Gudige, Gudigehoylu, Gudigekallu.
Ends with (+151): Achingudi, Adigudi, Akuti, Alargudi, Algudi, Amgudi, Ankutiyinkuti, Aregudi, Asugudi, Ataikuti, Bagegudi, Balgudi, Balinirgudi, Bedegudi, Begudi, Benegudi, Bhigudi, Bisugudi, Bugudi, Calipakuti.
Full-text: Hade-gudi, Gudis, Gudi manga, Gudi hullu, Gudicape, Gundika, Gundaka, Nirgunthi, Guddi, Gud, Gonda, Gudde, Nesargi, Devaru, Gude.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Gudi, Guḍī, Guḍi, Gudī; (plurals include: Gudis, Guḍīs, Guḍis, Gudīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Udaiyargudi (33rd year) < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Madurantakam < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
63. Meconopsis aculeata, Royle. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
Gopichand’s Short Stories < [October 1965]
Gopichand’s Short Stories < [October 1965]
Some Aspects of Andhra Folklore and Folk Values < [April 1970]
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 7-8 - Jumadi (or Dhumavati) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 7 - Cheti Chand (Sindhi new year) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 4 - Observations < [Chapter 5 - Observations, Discussion and Conclusion]