panda

Definitions


[ˈpandə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large bearlike mammal with characteristic black and white markings, native to certain mountain forests in China. It feeds almost entirely on bamboo and has become increasingly rare


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Origin:
mid 19th century: apparently from a local language of Nepal


[ˈpandə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a Brahmin expert in genealogy, who provides religious guidance and acts as a family priest


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Origin:
via Hindi from Sanskrit paṇḍita ‘learned, wise’




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