Sanskrit Lexicon: Dictionary

Sanskrit Lexicon: Dictionary

English, Grammar & Word Roots

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$9.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 8, 2025
  • August 31, 2026

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This app consolidates over 250,000 Sanskrit-English dictionary entries from 12 classical sources and 9 indexes into a single, easy-to-use interface. It offers smart semantic groupings, multi-script search, and the ability to search inflected forms, aiding in vocabulary building and linguistic study.

Consolidated dictionary entries
Smart semantic groupings
Multi-script search support
Inflected form search
Favorites and notes
Daily review with spaced repetition
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What's New in Sanskrit Lexicon

2.1

August 31, 2026

Sanskrit Lexicon 2.0 makes every lookup easier to understand-and brings Sanskrit into the Apple experiences you already use. NEW: SIMPLIFIED + SCHOLAR DEFINITIONS Start with a clear plain-English definition, then switch any card to the complete original dictionary text with its notation, references, and source links. NEW: ASK SIRI Ask Siri to look up a Sanskrit word, give you the Word of the Day, or open a saved word. The same Look Up, Word of the Day, and Open Word actions are available in Shortcuts. NEW: SPOTLIGHT SEARCH Find favorites, recent words, and words with personal notes directly from Spotlight, even when you type without diacritics. Phrases from your own notes are searchable too. NEW: WORD OF THE DAY + WIDGETS Learn one word from a hand-curated collection every day. It changes at midnight, stays the same across your devices, and never repeats. Add small or medium widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, then tap to open the word. A BETTER DEFINITION SCREEN Contexts now put the most common sense first. The word remains visible while you scroll, category headers are easier to expand, favorites respond instantly, notes use the full card width, and definition text appears without a loading fade. MORE POLISH ON MAC Native Word of the Day widgets, better deep links, one-window navigation, Handoff, clearer sidebar text, and app-colored controls make the Mac experience feel at home. Also included: faster switching to Scholar view, more reliable favorites, consistent context ordering across the app and Siri, better spoken definitions, and many fixes throughout.

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User reviews

Looks very promising…

I contacted the developer. They will fix the “free” or limited use mode on the next release. The output is super well organized and lookups are very intuitive.

Looks very promising…

I can’t find a way to contact the developer for support. I haven’t purchased monthly unlimited access since I just wanted to test drive first. It seems that you can only use it the first day. After that it counts each character entered as a search, so one cannot type in a whole word. Oh well back to hard copy.
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FAQ

What is Sanskrit Lexicon?

Sanskrit Lexicon is a mobile application that provides access to over 250,000 Sanskrit-English dictionary entries from 12 classical dictionaries and 9 specialized indexes. It aims to offer a unified definition-first experience for users studying Sanskrit.

What dictionaries are included in Sanskrit Lexicon?

Sanskrit Lexicon consolidates entries from major lexicons including Monier-Williams, Apte, Böhtlingk, Benfey, Lanman, Macdonell, Vaidya, and Wilson, among others. These are deduplicated and presented as a single, clear entry.

Can I search for Sanskrit words in different scripts?

Yes, Sanskrit Lexicon supports unified multi-script search. You can type in Devanāgarī, IAST, Harvard-Kyoto, Velthuis, WX, SLP1, or plain ASCII, and the app will find the corresponding entry.

Does Sanskrit Lexicon help with learning vocabulary?

Yes, Sanskrit Lexicon includes features for vocabulary building such as saving favorite words, adding personal notes, and a daily review function with spaced repetition, helping users retain new words.

What are the subscription options for Sanskrit Lexicon?

Sanskrit Lexicon offers an 'Unlimited Daily Searches' subscription plan for $1.99 per month. This plan allows for unlimited access to the app's search functionalities beyond any free tier limitations.

Is Sanskrit Lexicon suitable for beginners?

While the app is built for university students and scholars, its comprehensive nature and features like semantic grouping and multi-script search can also benefit dedicated beginners who are serious about learning Sanskrit and its classical texts.

How often is Sanskrit Lexicon updated?

The app is cloud-powered, ensuring that the dictionary content remains fresh and ever-expanding. The latest version is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 19, 2025, indicating active development and content refreshes.

What devices does Sanskrit Lexicon support?

Sanskrit Lexicon is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible to a wide range of users across Apple's ecosystem for their Sanskrit studies.