ꦏꦭ

Javanese

Etymology 1

From Old Javanese kāla, borrowed from Sanskrit काल (kāla, “period of time”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

  1. time
  2. season

Etymology 2

From Old Javanese kalā and kala.

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

  1. bird noose or snare
Descendants
  • → Indonesian: kala (“snare”)

Etymology 3

From Old Javanese kala, from Sanskrit कालक (kālaka, “scorpion”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

  1. stinging animal
  2. scorpion
Descendants
  • → Indonesian: kala (“scorpion”)

Etymology 4

From Old Javanese kala, possibly borrowed from Sanskrit खल (khala, “mischievous man”).

Noun

ꦏꦭ (kala)

  1. evil
  2. demon
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