English Meaning of mundi

Meaning of 'mundi'

f (munda S) The head. 2 m (Because they shave their heads wholly, i.e. keep not the sendi or crown-lock). A contemptuous term for a gosavi or sannyasi, shaveling, bald head. 2 Kings. ii. 23. 3 f pl A term in the arena or gymnasium for the shoulders and hips. Ex. cara hi mundya cita (kelya or jhalya).

Meaning of मुंडी

f (मुंड S) The head. 2 m (Because they shave their heads wholly, i.e. keep not the शेंडी or crown-lock). A contemptuous term for a गोसावी or संन्यासी, shaveling, bald head. 2 Kings. ii. 23. 3 f pl A term in the arena or gymnasium for the shoulders and hips. Ex. चार ही मुंड्या चीत (केल्या or झाल्या).

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