Makkada, Makka岣峚: 2 definitions
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Makkada means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryMakka岣峚 (啶啷嵿啶�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: 惭补谤办补峁璦.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMakka岣峚 (嗖矔喑嵿矔嗖�):鈥�
1) [noun] any of several families of primates usu. Having a flat, hairless face and a long tail a monkey.
2) [noun] a particular hold or lock in wrestling.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Makkata, Makkatam, Makkataputti.
Full-text: Makkata, Markata, Makkataputti, Niva.
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Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
Chapter 5 - Pancama-anka (pancamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]