Waiduri

from sanskerta

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noun
Locus
From sanskerta

Definition

A gemstone or precious object characterized by its ability to emit light or sparkle.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit 'vaidurya', referring to precious gems, specifically chrysoberyl or cat's eye. The word entered through ancient Hindu-Buddhist literature and underwent phonetic assimilation into 'waiduri' in Malay and Indonesian.

Semantic Category

Locus