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masāragallaṁ

Masāragalla

masculine & neuter a precious stone, cat’s eye; also called kabara-maṇi (e.g. Vv-a.304 ). It occurs in stereotyped enum n of gems at Vin.ii.238 (where it is said to be found in the Ocean) = Mil.267 ; and at Mil.118 , where it always stands next to lohitaṅka . The same combination (with lohit.) is fo

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masculine & neuter a precious stone, cat’s eye; also called kabara-maṇi (e.g. Vv-a.304). It occurs in stereotyped enumn of gems at Vin.ii.238 (where it is said to be found in the Ocean) = Mil.267; and at Mil.118, where it always stands next to lohitaṅka. The same combination (with lohit.) is found at Vv.36#3; Vv.78#3 = Vv.81#3 Vv.84#15.

cp. Sk. masāra emerald + galva crystal & musāragalva

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