As a Hindi name
No reading on this path — this spelling has no entry in our Hindi sources, and no near neighbour is attested there either. We say so rather than invent one.
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
an infusion, decoction, pounded medicinal substances mixed with four parts of hot water and then filtered
Verified derivationMultiple readings (6)Why this matches what you typed
M3 · meaning shifts "phāṇṭaka" is derived from "phāṇṭa" with the ka/kan suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
phāṇṭa mf(ā)n. (contracted from phāṇita; cf. Pāṇ. vii, 2, 18) obtained by straining or filtering, Ṛgvidh.
made or won by an easy process, readily or easily prepared, L.
phāṇṭaka m., an infusion, decoction, pounded medicinal substances mixed with four parts of hot water and then filtered
Dictionary citations
phāṇṭaka m., an infusion, decoction, pounded medicinal substances mixed with four parts of hot water and then filtered
phāṇṭa mf(ā)n. (contracted from phāṇita; cf. Pāṇ. vii, 2, 18) obtained by straining or filtering, Ṛgvidh.
made or won by an easy process, readily or easily prepared, L.
Alternative readings
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