Pali

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit ज्वलति (jválati). Cognate with Maharastri Prakrit 𑀚𑀮𑀇 (jalaï).

Verb

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jalati

  1. to burn
  2. to shine

References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “jalati”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 280
  • Turner, Ralph Lilley (1969–1985) “jválati”, in A Comparative Dictionary of the Indo-Aryan Languages, London: Oxford University Press, page 292