aṅgārikā

 The word "aṅgārikā" is written in Devanagari 

as "अङ्गारिका"

The Sanskrit word "aṅgārikā" has multiple meanings, including 

a portable fire-pan, the stalk of the sugarcane, the bud of

the Butea frondosa plant, and, in a related form (āṅgārika), 

a charcoal-burner.

Definitions in Sanskrit Contexts

Portable Fire-Pan:

Aṅgārikā refers to a small, transportable container used to hold fire

for purposes such as cooking or rituals 

Plant-Related Meanings:

 It denotes the stalk of a sugarcane or the bud of the Butea frondosa 

(also called kiṃśuka), a tree known for its bright orange flowers

Occupational Meaning (Āṅgārika): 

With a slight variation in form, āṅgārika refers to a charcoal-burner 

or charcoal maker, mentioned in literary sources like the Mahābhārata 

Additional Notes

• The origin of the word is related to aṅgāra, which means embers 
• or charcoal, linking the occupational and fire-related meanings 

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• It appears in classical Sanskrit literature and dictionaries as both 
• a feminine noun (aṅgārikā) and in derivative masculine forms
• (āṅgārikaḥ) depending on context 

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• In botanical and ritual contexts, the meaning shifts to represent 
• specific plant parts or tools associated with fire use 

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Thus, "aṅgārikā" is a versatile Sanskrit word whose meaning depends 

on context—it can refer to a tool, a plant organ, or an occupation

connected to fire or embers 

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