Khedda, Kheḍḍa: 2 definitions
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Khedda means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kheḍḍa (खेड्ड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ram.
2) Kheḍḍa (खेड्ड) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Khela.
2) Kheḍḍa has the following synonyms: Kheḍhḍaya.
3) Kheḍḍā (खेड्डा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Krīḍā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKheḍḍā (ಖೆಡ್ಡಾ):—
1) [noun] a deep, wide pit for capturing of wild elephants.
2) [noun] (fig.) a scheme to trap a person.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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