ꦭꦶꦩꦤ꧀

Javanese

Etymology

Possibly from ꦭꦶꦩ (lima, “five”) by analogy of trunk as a "fifth appendage" or its hand-like grasping function either from Indic influence (see formation of Sanskrit हस्तिन् (hastin)) or native observation;[1] see also relationship of Jarai rơman and rơma, Rade êman and êma.

Noun

ꦭꦶꦩꦤ꧀

  1. elephant
    Synonym: ꦒꦗꦃ (gajah)

References
  1. Hooykaas, Christiaan (1958) The Lay of Jaya Prana: The Balinese Uriah, London: Luzac, page 115
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