ꦏꦭ

Javanese

Etymology 1

From Old Javanese kāla, borrowed from Sanskrit काल (kāla, “period of time”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

1. time
2. season

Etymology 2

From Old Javanese kalā and kala.

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

1. bird noose or snare

Descendants

• → Indonesian: kala (“snare”)

Etymology 3

From Old Javanese kala, from Sanskrit कालक (kālaka, “scorpion”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

1. stinging animal
2. scorpion

Descendants

• → Indonesian: kala (“scorpion”)

Etymology 4

From Old Javanese kala, possibly borrowed from Sanskrit खल (khala, “mischievous man”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

1. evil
2. demon