व्यजन

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) fan, ventilator

Etymology
Of unclear origin, with many theories proposed:
 * Hoffman considers the word a compound of +, the latter from the root . This appears to be Mayrhofer's preferred derivation.
 * Burrow considers the word as ; compare 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. In light of the word's lack of Vedic attestation, the possibility of this derivation rises.
 * Wright considers the word as jointly derived from the roots and, with contamination from the Dravidian root above.
 * Horn notes a similarity to 🇨🇬, though a relation is unlikely.

Noun

 * 1) a palm-leaf or other article used for fanning, fan, whisk
 * 2) fanning