Where does “तिल” come from?
तिल (Sanskrit) comes from Munda mun.
तिल (Sanskrit): Sesamum indicum (its blossom is compared to the nose), sesame seed (much used in cookery; supposed to have originated from Vishnu's sweat-drops)
Definitions
- Sesamum indicum (its blossom is compared to the nose), sesame seed (much used in cookery; supposed to have originated from Vishnu's sweat-drops)
Ancestry of “तिल”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Munda | mun | — |