kuṇḍali

Old Javanese

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit कुण्डल (kuṇḍala, “ear-ring, rope, tie”). Doublet of kuṇḍala (“ear-pendant”).

Noun

kuṇḍali

1. bridle

Descendants

• Javanese: ꦏꦼꦤ꧀ꦝꦭꦶ (kendhali, “bridle”)
  • → Malay: kendali
    • Indonesian: kendali (“rein; control”)