phāṇṭa mf(ā)n. (contracted from phāṇita

• cf. Pāṇ. 7-2, 18) obtained by straining or filtering, Ṛigvidh

• made or won by an easy process, readily or easily prepared L.

• one who does not exert himself or takes things easy L.

• m. an infusion, decoction, pounded medicinal substances mixed with four parts of hot water and then filtered ŚārṅgS. (also ○ṭaka, m.) Bhaṭṭ.

• n. the first particles of butter that are produced by churning ŚBr. Kauś.