accusative singular masculine of pañha
Etymology. From *pari-prach-a (pari- 'around' + root prach- 'to ask'). The prefix suggests asking all around a topic; related to Sanskrit prccháti 'asks' and Latin preces 'prayers'. The concrete image is of pressing a question, turning it over from all sides.
Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.
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