aṅgava

 In Sanskrit, the term "aṅgava" (अङ्गव) primarily means 

a dried or withered fruit. This definition is well-attested

in classical Sanskrit lexicons such as the Monier-Williams

Sanskrit-English Dictionary and online Sanskrit dictionaries 

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Etymology

The word "aṅgava" is a tatpuruṣa compound derived from two roots: 

aṅga, meaning a part or fruit, and va, coming from the verb vai, which 

implies drying or withering. Hence, literally, aṅgava refers to a fruit that 

is dried or shriveled

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Lexical References

• Monier-Williams Dictionary defines aṅgava as “dried fruit” or 
• “withered fruit”, emphasizing both the physical condition and the
• intestinal sense of preservation or dehydration 

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• Classical lexicographers such as Amarasiṃha, Halāyudha, and 
• Hemacandra consistently list aṅgava in this sense, confirming
• its historical linguistic usage 

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Usage in Context

While the literal meaning is a dried fruit, in some textual contexts, certain

Sanskrit compounds might use aṅgava metaphorically, but standard 

definitions emphasize the botanical or physical aspect. It also appears

in segmental studies of Sanskrit literature as a recognizable lexical unit 

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In summary, aṅgava is understood in traditional Sanskrit sources as 

a dried or withered fruit, with its formation linked directly to the terms

for fruit (aṅga) and desiccation (va), and it is consistent across classical 

dictionaries and lexicons 

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