Kappe, Kappē: 1 definition
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Kappe means something in Tamil. 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: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKappe (ಕಪ್ಪೆ):—
1) [noun] any of various families of tailless, leaping anuran amphibians with long, powerful hind legs, short forelegs, a smooth skin, and webbed feet, and that, when grown, are able to live both in water and on land; a frog.
2) [noun] ಅಂಜಿದವನ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಪ್ಪೆ ಎಸೆದಂತೆ [amjidavana mele kappe esedamte] anjidavana mēle kappe esedante (a simile) to freighten a person who is already scared; ಕಪ್ಪೆ ಕೂಗಿ ಮಳೆಬರಿಸಿತು [kappe kugi malebarisitu] kappe kūgi maḷe barisitu a coincidental hapening; the dirt bird sings, we shall have the rains; ಕಪ್ಪೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಕ್ಕಡಿಗೆ ಹಾಕಿದಂತೆ [kappegalannu takkadige hakidamte] kappegaḷannu takkaḍige hākidante (proverbial simile) it is like trying to bring together different people of divergent views, tastes, etc. for a concerted effort.
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Kappe (ಕಪ್ಪೆ):—[noun] a mechanical device furnished with a bolt and, usu., a spring, for fastening a door, strongbox, etc. by means of a key or combination; a lock.
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Kappe (ಕಪ್ಪೆ):—
1) [noun] (dial.) a kind of bag made of woven or plaited hemp, straw, rope, etc.
2) [noun] a small compartment in a cupboard.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kappebaisanige, Kappebiga, Kappecippu, Kappegida, Kappegolu, Kappegudu, Kappehunnu, Kappekemmu, Kappekili, Kappekuppulu, Kappenta, Kapperottigida, Kappertjie, Kapperu, Kappesi, Kappeti, Kappetva, Kappeyasoppu.
Ends with: Comdakappe, Emmekappe, Gomkarukappe, Gomkuru, Gotarukappe, Hanikappe.
Full-text: Kappebiga, Kappekili, Amju, Navuti, Akalu, Khipati, Ubbu, Ito, Kappa, Bodhi, Nirai.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kappe, Kappē; (plurals include: Kappes, Kappēs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Apadana commentary (Atthakatha) (by U Lu Pe Win)
Commentary on the Biography of the thera, the donor of Sīhāsana < [Chapter 2 - Sīhāsaniyavagga (lion-throne section)]
Commentary on the Biography of Puṇṇa thera, Son of Mantānī < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
Commentary on the biography of the thera Mahāmoggallāna < [Chapter 1 - Buddhavagga (Buddha section)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Supplement (c): Fulfilment of the Ten Perfections < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Part 3 - Definition of Kappa or Aeon < [Chapter 1-3 - Anudīpanī on words and phrases]
Chapter 17a - Buddha’s Journey to Kapilavatthu < [Volume 3]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXI - Former Buddhas < [Volume III]