Re: words ending in guu, once more

Eisel,

> Yes, there is an obvious sense in which "Vedaguu" is no different from
> "Garuu" ...
>
> ... however, for the same reasons that we cannot explain "Garuu" as
> "ga + ram", we cannot really explain "Vedaguu" as "veda + gam" ...

We can explain 'vedaguu' as 'veda + gam + ruu' if we follow the rules of
Kaccaayana, etc. The Saddaniiti tells us that 'garu' comes from the root
'gar' (rise up, ascend) and gives several meaningful interpretations of the
word.

> ... but of course I agree that such explanations are of real interest
> --even if they are fanciful, and sometimes precisely because they are
> fanciful.

And maybe even hilarious at times, like your 'butterfly'.

Jim

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