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सूप sūp [Prk. सुप्पो; S. शूपर् ः], s.m. A kind of winnowing basket, a kind of wicker receptacle which, when shaken about, serves as a fan for winnowing; a wooden scoop (suspended in a frame) for throwing up water for irrigation:—sūp-nakhā, s.f. lit. 'Having finger-nails like winnowing fans,' name of the sister of Rāvana (she fell in love with Rāma, and, being rejected by him, attacked Sītā, but was beaten off and mutilated by Lakshmaṇa; in revenge she incited her brother to carry off Sītā).
Origin: Hindi