Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Formed from vana (forest) with the implication 'forest dweller'.[1] Cognate with Sanskrit वानर (vānara).

Noun

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vānara m[1]

  1. monkey
    Synonyms: kapi, makkaṭa, sākhāmiga

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Thai: วานร (waa-nɔɔn)

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “vānara”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead