caṇḍa

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See also: canda, candá, and cǎndá

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Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit चण्ड (caṇḍa), probably a corruption of चन्द्र (candra).

Adjective

caṇḍa

  1. fierce,violent; quick-tempered,uncontrolled,passionate