Cultureपोटा (pōṭā) in Sanskrit is a word that represents a masculine woman, or a bearded woman or one with other such masculine features. Alternatively, it can also mean hermaphrodite or simply, a female servant. Vertical Tabs NotesThis came up in a discussion about Harnaam Kaur, the "Bearded Dame". Further readingVS Apte (The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary)VS Apte (The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary)VS Apte (The Students Sanskrit-English Dictionary, p.349) TaxonomyConnotations: NeutralIndian connection: ModerateTags: sanskritdictionarygenderlanguage