As a Hindi name
घण्टिका · ghaṇṭikā · s.f.
The uvula or soft palate — Platts (1884), digital edition courtesy DSAL, University of Chicago, p. 937
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
a small bell, Sch. (cf. kṣudra-)
Verified derivationMultiple readings (2)Why this matches what you typed
M1 · same meaning "ghaṇṭikā" is the feminine form of "ghaṇṭika" — the same word with the feminine ending (nominative).
M3 · meaning shifts "ghaṇṭika" is derived from "ghaṇṭi" with the ṭhan/ka/kan suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
ghaṇṭi in comp. for ˚ṭin.
ghaṇṭika m. the alligator, Bhpr. v, 10, 39
Related forms
Dictionary citations
ghaṇṭikā f. a small bell, Uṇ. iv, 18, Sch. (cf. kṣudra-)
the uvula, L.
ghaṇṭikā f. See ˚ṭaka.
ghaṇṭikā f. (-kā) The uvula or soft palate. E. ghaṇṭhā a bell, and kan affix of similitude.
ghaṇṭika m. the alligator, Bhpr. v, 10, 39
ghaṇṭi in comp. for ˚ṭin.
Alternative readings
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