neuter · babbaja 1 · babbaja 2
the fragrant root of the Andropogon Muricatus
Babbaja [cf. Vedic balbaja, doubtful whether it belongs to Latin bulbus; for the initial b. very often p. is found: see pabbaja] a sort of coarse grass or reed, used to make slippers, etc. Vin I 190; D II 55; S II 92; III 137; IV 158; A II 211; Dhp 345; Dhp-a IV 55. -pādukā a slipper out of b. grass Dhp-a III 451; -lāyaka cutter or reaper of grass S III 155; A III 365.
【中】 須芒草 (參考 Usīra) 的芬香根。
(masc, masc, comp) reed; bulrush; cat's-tail; coarse grass; Eleusine Indica [lit.] born from a joint Construction: pabba > babba + ja
(nt, nt, comp) fragrant root of the Andropogon Muricatus