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kakkhaḷaṁ

kakkhaḷa

adjective, accusative singular neuter

  1. harsh
  2. rough
  3. coarse

Etymology. Of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or borrowed. The form suggests reduplication or gemination of an onomatopoetic base, reflecting harshness of sound or texture.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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