Language whose name means "perfected" Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 11, 1996 · 145-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 11, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 11, 1996 · 145-Across · 8 letters
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(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes
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