첹ṇṇ, Kakavanna, Kaka-vanna: 2 definitions
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첹ṇṇ means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary첹ṇṇ : (adj.) of the colour of a crow, i.e. black; name of a king in Ceylon.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary첹ṇṇ refers to: “crow-coloured� N. of a king Mhvs 2211;
Note: 첹ṇṇ is a Pali compound consisting of the words 첹 and ṇṇ.

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
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Full-text: Tissamahavihara, Gamitthavali Vihara, Girikali, Kakavanna Tissa, Sena, Cittalapabbata, Akasacetiya, Kalashoka.
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