Where does “शैवाल” come from?
शैवाल (Hindi) comes from Sanskrit शैवाल — "Blyxa octandra"; moss.
शैवाल (Hindi): the plant Blyxa octandra; alga, algae
Definitions
- the plant Blyxa octandra; alga, algae
Ancestry of “शैवाल”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sanskrit | शैवाल | "Blyxa octandra"; moss |