| Keyword | Pratuda |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तुण्डेन आहृत्य शाल्यादेः भक्षणाद् प्रतुदाः । अ. हृ. सू. ६/४६ अरुणदत्त प्रतुद्य भक्षयन्ति इति प्रतुदाः । अ. हृ. सू. ६/४६ हेमाद्रिः |
| Reference | A.H.Su.6/46 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – peckers ( a kind of bird ) |
| Implied Meaning | This is a group of animals, which eat the cereals by their beak or sharp teeth. |
| Elaboration | Pratuda means group of animals, which eat the cereals by their beak or sharp teeth. Attributes of meat of such animals is mentioned under Pratuda Varga . E. g. Jeevanjeevaka, Daatyooha, Bhringaahva, S`huka ( parrot ) etc. |
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