Ukkamda, Ukkaṃḍa, Uk‍kanda, Uk‍kaṇḍa: 2 definitions

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Ukkamda 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 dictionary

Ukkaṃḍa (उक्कंड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Utkaṇḍita.

context information

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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Ukkaṃda (ಉಕ್ಕಂದ):—

1) [noun] the state of being very plentiful; copiousness; plentifulness; abundance.

2) [noun] intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavour or devotion; zeal.

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Ukkaṃda (ಉಕ್ಕಂದ):—[noun] great strength, hardness or toughness (like steel).

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Ukkaṃda (ಉಕ್ಕಂದ):—

1) [noun] a long bamboo having horizontally fixed to the beams of the roof of a house, for hanging clothes.

2) [noun] a shelf made using two bamboos, for keeping books or other things.

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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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