Definitions

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  • proper noun Hinduism The wife of the sage Vasishtha, celebrated for her virtue.
  • proper noun A star in the Pleiades.
  • proper noun A female given name used in India.

Etymologies

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From Sanskrit अरुन्धती (arundhatī)

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Examples

  • Arundhati is the only one who voted for the first picture but for a good reason.

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  • Arundhati is the only one who voted for the first picture but for a good reason.

    Foodscapes Anjali 2008

  • If so far he has been known as Arundhati's husband, we should also know her as Pradip Krishen's wife.

    HindustanTimes.com - Top HomePage-TopStories News Headlines 2010

  • This stunning debut novel is the first to celebrate in such richness and depth the spirit of the Filipino people and their fascinating story and marks the introduction of a talented new author who will join the ranks of writers such as Arundhati Roy, Manil Suri, and Amy Tan.

    When The Elephants Dance: Summary and book reviews of When The Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe. 2002

  • 'Arundhati', released early last year in Tamil and Telugu, became a runaway hit and changed her life altogether.

    ChennaiOnline Articles 2010

  • It was only due to the success of 'Arundhati' that she managed to bag a Vijay film last year.

    ChennaiOnline Articles 2010

  • 'Now they might settle for the actress who played the lead in the Telugu' Arundhati 'in Hindi.

    India eNews 2009

  • Priyadarshan was approached to direct 'Arundhati' in Hindi but apparently he wasn't ready to accept the offer at such short notice.

    India eNews 2009

  • Telugu hit 'Arundhati' is all set to be remade into Hindi and the makers wanted to cast Anushka Sharma in the title role.

    India eNews 2009

  • The Hindi 'Arundhati' will be far more expensive and polished.

    India eNews 2009

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