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