Hindi

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Etymology

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Turner gives Sanskrit दीपवर्ति (dīpavarti, lamp-wick), but Dasa gives Sanskrit दीपपट्ट (dīpapaṭṭa). Ultimately from Sanskrit दीप (dīpa, light). See also दीया (dīyā).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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दीवट (dīvaṭf

  1. lamp; candelabra

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