Mengkara
from sanskerta
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noun
sastra
Abstract Concept
From sanskerta
Definition
A mythical creature with the face of a lion and the body of a crocodile.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'makara', a mythological sea creature often depicted as a hybrid of a lion and a crocodile. The term entered the classical literature of the archipelago through the influence of Hindu-Buddhist culture.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept