Donika, Doṇika, Doṇikā: 2 definitions
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Donika 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 Dictionarydoṇikā : (f.) a boat; a canoe; a trough.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryDoṇika, (adj.) (fr. doṇa) measuring a doṇa in capacity Vin.I, 240 (catu° piṭaka). (Page 331)
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Doṇikā, (f.)=donī1, viz. a hollow wooden vessel, tub, vat Vin.I, 286 (rajana° for dyeing); II, 120 (mattikā to hold clay) 220 (udaka°), 221 (vacca° used for purposes of defæcation). See also passāva°. (Page 331)
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)
Starts with: Donikadavu.
Ends with: Catudoṇika, Ekadonika, Mahisadonika, Passavadonika, Udakadonika, Upaladonika, Vaccadonika, Vinadonika.
Full-text: Vaccadonika, Ekadonika, Udakadonika, Passavadonika, Vinadonika.
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