Addhamasa, Addhamāsa, Aḍḍhamāsa, Addha-masa: 2 definitions
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Addhamasa means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryaddhamāsa : (m.) fortnight. || aḍḍhamāsa (m.), a fortnight.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAḍḍhamāsa refers to: half a month, a half month, a fortnight Vin.III, 254 (ūnak°); A.V, 85; J.III, 218; VvA.66. frequent in Acc. as adv. for a fortnight, e. g. Vin.IV, 117; VvA.67; PvA.55.
Note: aḍḍhamāsa is a Pali compound consisting of the words aḍḍha and māsa.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Addha, Masha.
Starts with: Addhamasaka.
Full-text: Anvaddhamasam, Pakkha.
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