kacchapa

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit कच्छप (kacchapa). Cognate with Maharastri Prakrit 𑀓𑀘𑁆𑀙𑀯 (kacchava), Ardhamagadhi Prakrit 𑀓𑀘𑁆𑀙𑀪 (kacchabha).

Noun

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kacchapa m

  1. tortoise, turtle

Declension

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References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “kacchapa”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead