sakaṇṭaka

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Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Adjective

sakaṇṭaka

  1. thorny (having thorns)
  2. dangerous

Declension

References

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