kacchapa

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Pali[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

kacchapa m

  1. tortoise, turtle

Declension[edit]

References[edit]

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