What is another word for Pali?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːli] (IPA)

The word "Pali" has commonly been associated with the ancient language used in Buddhist texts. However, there are several other meanings for the word that may be unfamiliar to many. Pali can also signify the boundary or limit of something, such as a plot of land. Additionally, in mythology, Pali refers to a demon or evil spirit. It can also represent a type of straw mat used in Eastern cultures as padding or covering. Finally, Pali can even be used as a diminutive form of the name Paul in certain cultures. All in all, Pali has a diverse range of meanings and associations across different contexts and cultures.

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What are the hypernyms for Pali?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    indo-aryan language, Arya language, Eastern language, South Asian language.

Usage examples for Pali

The third form is called Pali.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham
Yet its date is less than 500, B.C. Again, the Pali is less archaic than the Sanskrit; yet the Pali is the language of the oldest inscriptions in India, indeed, of the oldest Indian records of any sort, with a definite date.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham
It is written; and embodies a copious, but worthless literature, its alphabet being derived from that of the Pali language.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham

Famous quotes with Pali

  • Dr Suzuki writes with authority. Not only has he studied original works in Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese and Japanese, but he has an up-to-date knowledge of Western thought in German and French as well as the English which he speaks and writes so fluently. He is, moreover, more than a scholar; he is a Buddhist. Though not a priest of any Buddhist sect, he is honoured in every temple in Japan, for his knowledge of spiritual things, as all who have sat at his feet bear witness, is direct and profound. When he speaks of the higher stages of consciousness he speaks as a man who dwells therein.
    D. T. Suzuki
  • Nicholas glanced up from the plaquette on which he had been studying the Pali canon of Buddha’s teachings. He sighed and set it aside...Nicholas shrugged. said Nicholas... Nicholas lay back and put his arms about Mendoza, pulling her close.
    Kage Baker

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