Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit सकण्टक (sakaṇṭaka). By surface analysis, sa- +‎ kaṇṭaka.

Adjective

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sakaṇṭaka

  1. thorny (having thorns)
  2. dangerous

Declension

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References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “sakaṇṭaka”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 659