Āsaṅga [ā + saṅga from sañj to hang on, cf. Sanskrit āsaṅga and āsakti] 1. adhering, clinging to, attachment, pursuit Ja IV 11. 2. that which hangs on (the body), clothing, garment, dress; adjective dressed or clothed in (—°); usually in compound uttarāsaṅga a loose (hanging) outer robe e.g. Vin I 289; S IV 290; Pv-a 73; Vv-a 33 (suddh°), 51 (the same).
(masc, masc, from āsañjati) robe; cloak Construction: ā + √sañj > saṅg + a