कलिंगम्
kaliṅgam
The Sanskrit word for melon is कलिंगम् (kaliṅgam).
The term refers to the fruit known as a melon.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kalingam
Did you know?
- The term कलिंगम् is historically linked to the ancient region of Kalinga, located on the eastern coast of India. This suggests the fruit may have been a significant trade commodity from that specific area.
- In traditional Ayurvedic texts, different types of melons are classified by their 'rasa' or taste. Melons are typically cited as 'madhura' meaning 'sweet' to balance the body's heat.
Examples in context
- कलिंगम् मधुरं अस्ति।kalingam madhuram asti.The melon is sweet.
- किं भवान् कलिंगम् इच्छति?kim bhavān kalingam icchati?Do you want a melon?
- मया कलिंगम् खादितम्।mayā kalingam khāditam.I ate a melon.
Example conversation
Vivan and Isha are having a snack in the kitchen.
- ईशा Ishaकिं त्वं कलिंगम् इच्छसि?kim tvam kalingam icchasi?Do you want a melon?
- विवान Vivaanआम्, अहं कलिंगम् इच्छामि।ām, ahaṃ kalingam icchāmi.Yes, I want a melon.
- ईशा Ishaएतत् कलिंगम् अतीव मधुरम् अस्ति।etat kalingam atīva madhuram asti.This melon is very sweet.
- विवान Vivaanधन्यवादः, ईशा।dhanyavādaḥ, īśā.Thank you, Isha.
