उच्छ्वस्

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Etymology edit

Derived from उद्- (ud-, upwards) +‎ श्वस् (śvas, to breathe).

Pronunciation edit

  • (Vedic) IPA(key): /ut.t͡ɕʰʋɐs/, [ut̚.t͡ɕʰʋɐs]
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈut̪.t͡ɕʰʋɐs̪/, [ˈut̪̚.t͡ɕʰʋɐs̪]

Root edit

उच्छ्वस् (ucchvas)

  1. to breathe hard, snort
  2. to take a deep breath, breathe
  3. to breathe again, get breath, recover, rest
  4. to sigh, pant, respire
  5. to rise
  6. to unfasten one's self
  7. to open, begin to bloom
  8. to heave
  9. to gladden
  10. to raise, lift, elevate
  11. to untie

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