English Meaning of gadhava

Meaning of 'gadhava'

m f n (gardabha S) An ass. Without reference to sex, it is neuter; with such reference, m or f. 2 A whitish insect found on dunghills &c. Pr. ga0 na brahmacari Neither a downright ass nor an absolute saint. gadhavaca nangara phiravine To draw a plough with yoked asses (over a field or a site) to preclude its cultivation or occupation. Pr. ngadha- vacya gonisa khandibhara tuta or bhole Used of waste greatly disproportionate to the quantity of the material; of lies &c. far beyond number or measure. ngadhavacya pathivara sakhareci goni Expresses misplaced and unprofitable acting: (as displaying gems before the blind, playing music to an unmusical ear &c.) Pr. gadhavasa gulaci cava kaya. Pr. jyaca tyala ani ga0 ojhyala To whomsoever the load may belong, to him it will come; but the ass's business is to carry it.

Meaning of गाढव

m f n (गर्दभ S) An ass. Without reference to sex, it is neuter; with such reference, m or f. 2 A whitish insect found on dunghills &c. Pr. गा0 ना ब्रह्मचारी Neither a downright ass nor an absolute saint. गाढवाचा नांगर फिरविणें To draw a plough with yoked asses (over a field or a site) to preclude its cultivation or occupation. Pr. गाढ- वाच्या गोणीस खंडीभर तूट or भोळें Used of waste greatly disproportionate to the quantity of the material; of lies &c. far beyond number or measure. गाढवाच्या पाठीवर साखरेची गोणी Expresses misplaced and unprofitable acting: (as displaying gems before the blind, playing music to an unmusical ear &c.) Pr. गाढवास गुळाची चव काय. Pr. ज्याचा त्याला आणि गा0 ओझ्याला To whomsoever the load may belong, to him it will come; but the ass's business is to carry it.

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