noun
Nandi
Nandi (noun) means the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva. Example: “A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple.”
noun
1
The bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
"A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple."
2
A member of a Kalenjin ethnic community traditionally from the Nandi Hills of Kenya.
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- Nandis
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Etymology
From Sanskrit नन्दि (nandi).
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What does “Nandi” mean?
The word “Nandi” means the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
How do you use “Nandi” in a sentence?
Here is “Nandi” used in a sentence: “A statue of Nandi sits at the entrance to the temple.”
What part of speech is “Nandi”?
“Nandi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Nandi” come from?
The word “Nandi” comes from Sanskrit.
How many meanings does “Nandi” have?
“Nandi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bull that serves as the sacred mount of the Hindu god Shiva.
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