Bahuvrihi
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Bahuvrihi
noun
- A compound word functioning as an adjective whose last element is in origin a noun. For example, in the phrase <em>high-fiber diet</em>, the compound <em>high-fiber</em> is a bahuvrihi modifying <em>diet</em> that ends in the noun <em>fiber.</em>
- A type of <xref>nominal</xref> <xref>compound</xref> in which the first part modifies the second and neither part can be used alone while retaining the intended meaning. Examples include <xref>redcoat</xref>, <xref>bluestocking</xref> and <xref>lowlife</xref>.
Anagrams of Bahuvrihi
No exact anagrams found for "bahuvrihi". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
a1
h4
u1
v4
r1
i1
h4
i1
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bahuvrihi"
Bahuvrihi is a 9-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bahuvrihi" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bahuvrihi" is a high-scoring word.