ଓଝା

Odia

Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit उपाध्याय (upādhyāya).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /od͡ʒʱa/

Noun

ଓଝା (ojhā)

1. teacher
2. mathematician
3. snake charmer
4. wizard
5. an exorcist
6. family title of blacksmiths and carpenters

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ଓଝା”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press