Bengali

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Derived from Sanskrit अगुरु (aguru). Structurally, from Bahuvrīhi compound of অ- (o-) +‎ গুরু (guru, heavyness), or by Bengali prefixation of অ- (o-) +‎ গুরু (guru, heavyness).

Alternative forms

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Noun

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অগুরু (oguru)

  1. the fragrant aloe wood and tree, Aquilaria malaccensis
    Synonym: আগর (agor)
  2. the fragrant wood and its tree, Dulbergia sisoo
    Synonyms: শিশু গাছ (śiśu gach), শিংশপাবৃক্ষ (śiṅśôpa brikkhô)

Etymology 2

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Derived from Sanskrit अगुरु (aguru). Structurally, from Bahuvrīhi compound of অ- (o-) +‎ গুরু (guru, teacher, master), or by Bengali prefixation of অ- (o-) +‎ গুরু (guru, teacher, master).

Adjective

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অগুরু (oguru) (comparative আরও অগুরু, superlative সবচেয়ে অগুরু)

  1. one having no master/teacher/spiritual guide